Portion Definition & Meaning
portion
- noun
- something determined in relation to something that includes it; "he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself"; "I read a portion of the manuscript"; "the smaller component is hard to reach"; "the animal constituent of plankton"
- something less than the whole of a human artifact; "the rear part of the house"; "glue the two parts together"
- the allotment of some amount by dividing something; "death gets more than its share of attention from theologians"
- assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group; "he wanted his share in cash"
- your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you); "whatever my fortune may be"; "deserved a better fate"; "has a happy lot"; "the luck of the Irish"; "a victim of circumstances"; "success that was her portion"
- money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
- an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal; "the helpings were all small"; "his portion was larger than hers"; "there's enough for two servings each"
- verb
- give out; "We were assigned new uniforms"
"Portion" in song lyrics
See how portion is used in real songs:
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"I don't want no pause or no PORTION"
Akinyele — I Luh Hur -
"Kamikaze shots at your fortune, here's another portion"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — Da Spitz -
"for every portion"
Cydal f/ Dru Down, The Luniz — Money
Words that rhyme with portion
Usage tips for "portion"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "portion" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for portion to find words that pair well.
Use "portion" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does portion mean?
- something determined in relation to something that includes it; "he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself"; "I read a portion of the manuscript"; "the smaller component is hard to reach"; "the animal constituent of plankton" something less than the whole of a human artifact; "the rear part of the house"; "glue the two parts together" the allotment of some amount by dividing something
- What part of speech is portion?
- Portion is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does portion have?
- Portion has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).