portions
Pronunciation: [ˈpɔrʃənz]
Word
Context: "food"
(noun) a part of a whole, often used to describe the amount of food served to someone. When you eat, a portion is how much you have on your plate.
Example
I ate a large portion of spaghetti for dinner last night.
Example
He didn't have enough portions of vegetables on his plate.
Example
How many portions of pizza should I order for the party?
Context: "sharing"
(noun) a share or part of something, especially when dividing things among people. It’s like giving everyone their fair share of the pie.
Example
Each child received an equal portion of the cookies.
Example
She felt that she got a smaller portion than everyone else.
Example
Did you get your portion of the gifts from the party?
Context: "allocation"
(noun) a specific amount given to someone, often used in contexts like budgets or resources. It’s like when you decide how much money to spend on different things.
Example
The teacher allocated a portion of the budget for new books.
Example
There was not enough portion of funds for our project this year.
Example
What portion of your savings do you plan to use for travel?
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