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portion

Pronunciation: [/ˈpoɹʃən/]

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portion: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use portion in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a part or share of a whole thing, especially when referring to food. It's like when you're given a piece of cake or a slice of pizza that is meant for you to eat.

Example

I only ate a small portion of the dessert because I was full.

Example

He refused to share any portion of his meal with his friend.

Example

Can you save me a portion of the cake for later?

Context: “size”

(noun) a part or section of something that is separated from the rest. It's like a piece or section of a larger whole.

Example

She cut a portion of the fabric to make a small bag.

Example

The machine malfunctioned, and a large portion of the document was left blank.

Example

How much of the painting is missing if a portion is torn off?

How to pronounce portion

Pronunciation: [/ˈpoɹʃən/]

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