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portion — meaning in English

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English meaning

portion noun A part or share of something larger.
serving noun An amount of food or drink meant for one person.

Senses

portion is used for these senses in English:

portion An allocated amount.
serving (countable) The quantity of food or drink intended for one person in a single sitting; especially in relation to a meal.

portion — full definition

noun A part or share of something larger.
noun One's fate or lot in life.
verb To divide something into shares.

serving — full definition

noun An amount of food or drink meant for one person.
noun The act of providing or delivering something, such as food or a service.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related French words

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