CEFR B2

portion

noun

Meaning

A part or share of something, especially a meal.

Examples

He ate a generous portion of pasta.
Each guest received an equal portion of the inheritance.

Synonyms: part, share, helping, serving, allotment

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portion (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːrʃən/

Definition

A part or share of something, especially a meal.

Examples

He ate a generous portion of pasta.
Each guest received an equal portion of the inheritance.
The recipe suggests a portion size of 100 grams.

How to Use portion

portion of (prepositional phrase): A part or share of something. — "A large portion of the budget was allocated to marketing."
portion out (phrasal verb): To divide something into portions or shares. — "The teacher began to portion out the cookies to the students."

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