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Meaning of portion

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

portion

Pronunciation:/ˈpoəɹʃən//ˈpɔːʃən//ˈpɔɹʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. An allocated amount.

  2. That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything.

  3. One's fate; lot.

  4. The part of an estate given or falling to a child or heir; an inheritance.

verb

Definitions

  1. To divide into amounts, as for allocation to specific purposes.

  2. To endow with a portion or inheritance.