portion

US /ˈpɔrʃən, ˈpor-/

UK /'pɔ:ʃn/

B1

noun

  • A part or share of something.
  • A person's destiny or lot in life.
  • An amount of food served to one person.
  • Serving of food that is intended for one person
  • A person's share of an inheritance.
  • A dowry.
  • Part of something shared that belongs to a whole

other

  • To divide into portions; distribute.

verb

  • To separate something to divide among people
  • To divide into portions; distribute.

Examples

Salaries take up a considerable portion of our total budget.

He asked for a double portion of chips.