portions (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːrʃənz/

Definition

A part or share of something, especially a quantity of food.

Examples

• She ate a small portion of the cake.

• Each guest received a generous portion of rice.

• The recipe yields six portions.

How to Use portions

portion of (prepositional phrase)

A part or share of something. — "A large portion of the budget was spent on advertising."

Synonyms of portions

Words with a similar meaning to portions:

• part
• serving
• helping
• share

Antonyms of portions

Words with the opposite meaning to portions:

• whole
• entirety

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