Portion — meaning in English

English meaning

• deal noun An agreement or arrangement between parties, especially a business one.
• pat verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
• 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:

• deal (obsolete) A division, a portion, a share, a part, a piece.
• pat A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
• 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.

deal — full definition

1. noun An agreement or arrangement between parties, especially a business one.
2. verb To take action regarding something, or handle a situation.
3. verb To trade or do business, especially buying and selling.
4. verb To give out playing cards to players in a game.
5. noun An indefinite but large amount (usually as "a great deal" or "a good deal").

pat — full definition

1. verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
2. noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
3. noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
4. adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.

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