portion
Translation
portion, part, share, serving
Examples
She ate a small portion of rice.
She ate a small portion of rice.
A large portion of the budget is for education.
A large portion of the budget is for education.
Grammar Patterns
a portion of ((sth.)) a part of something A large portion of the budget is for education.
Similar Words
Synonyms: part, piece, section, serving, share
Etymology
From Latin 'portio' meaning 'share, part'. The root 'pars' means 'part'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'port' where goods are divided and sent out. A 'portion' is one of those divided parts.