portion

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portion
ˈpɔːʃ(ə)n Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a part of a whole.
    E.g. a portion of the jetty still stands
  • a person's destiny or lot.
    E.g. what will be my portion?
verb
  • divide (something) into parts; share out.
    E.g. every month you send the agency a single payment that is portioned out to each of your creditors until your debts are paid off
  • give a dowry to (a bride).
    E.g. my parents will portion me most handsomely

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