portion Synonyms
Another word for portion
• noun (Context 1)
A part or share of a larger whole, either separated from or integrated with it.
"She donated a generous part of her annual bonus to the local animal shelter."
• noun (Context 2)
An amount of food served to one person, especially in a restaurant or at a meal.
"The restaurant is known for serving generous portions at reasonable prices."
• verb (Context 3)
To divide Something into shares or parts and distribute them among a group (often followed by 'out').
"The catering staff portioned the soup into individual bowls before the guests arrived."
• noun (Context 4)
A dowry or the legally allotted share of an estate given to a bride or heir.
"In the nineteenth-century novel, the younger daughter received a modest marriage dowry from her father's estate."
Opposites of portion
The opposite of portion shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: