Portion ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Portion ( noun )

  1. An amount, piece, or share of something.
  2. A part of something.
  3. A serving of food or drink.
  4. An allotment of land.
  5. An inheritance or legacy.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from latin portion-, portio, from partire to divide.

Examples:

  1. He took a portion of the pie.
  2. The portion of the profits allocated for charity was significant.
  3. The portion of the drink was generous.
  4. The portion of land was passed on from one generation to the next.
  5. The money was left as a portion in her will.

(As a verb)

Portion ( verb )

  1. An amount, piece, or share of something.
  2. A part of something.
  3. A serving of food or drink.
  4. An allotment of land.
  5. An inheritance or legacy.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from latin portion-, portio, from partire to divide.

Examples:

  1. He took a portion of the pie.
  2. The portion of the profits allocated for charity was significant.
  3. The portion of the drink was generous.
  4. The portion of land was passed on from one generation to the next.
  5. The money was left as a portion in her will.
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