portion

noun B2

Meaning

A portion is a part or share of something larger, often referring to a specific amount of food or a segment of a task or responsibility.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "portion" with "portion out," which means to divide something into smaller parts.

Example Sentences

A large portion of the budget is allocated to education .
Can I have a larger portion of the salad , please ?
Can I have a smaller portion of the salad , please ?
She ate a large portion of the cake after dinner .

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