portion
English Thesaurus
1. the allotment of some amount by dividing something (noun.act)
2. something less than the whole of a human artifact (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | object, physical object, |
| definition | : | a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | appendage, |
| definition | : | a part that is joined to something larger (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bit, |
| definition | : | the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bottleneck, |
| definition | : | the narrow part of a bottle near the top (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bulb, |
| definition | : | a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | butt, stub, |
| definition | : | the small unused part of something (especially the end of a cigarette that is left after smoking) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | component, constituent, element, |
| definition | : | an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cutout, |
| definition | : | a part that is cut out or is intended to be cut out (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | foible, |
| definition | : | the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | fore edge, foredge, |
| definition | : | the part of a book that faces inward when the book is shelved; the part opposite the spine (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | forte, |
| definition | : | the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | fraction, |
| definition | : | a small part or item forming a piece of a whole (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | heel, |
| definition | : | (golf) the part of the clubhead where it joins the shaft (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hub, |
| definition | : | the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | jetsam, |
| definition | : | the part of a ship's equipment or cargo that is thrown overboard to lighten the load in a storm (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | limb, |
| definition | : | either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tip (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | neck, |
| definition | : | a narrow part of an artifact that resembles a neck in position or form (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | peen, |
| definition | : | the part of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface (may have various shapes) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | piece, |
| definition | : | a separate part of a whole (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pressing, |
| definition | : | a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | seat, |
| definition | : | a part of a machine that supports or guides another part (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | section, segment, |
| definition | : | one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | shank, waist, |
| definition | : | the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | backbone, spine, |
| definition | : | the part of a book's cover that encloses the inner side of the book's pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | toe, |
| definition | : | (golf) the part of a clubhead farthest from the shaft (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | turnout, widening, |
| definition | : | a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | upstage, |
| definition | : | the rear part of the stage (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | upstairs, |
| definition | : | the part of a building above the ground floor (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | wreckage, |
| definition | : | the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | unit, whole, |
| definition | : | an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity (noun.tops) |
3. an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal (noun.food)
| hyponym | : | drumstick, |
| definition | : | the lower joint of the leg of a fowl (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | second joint, thigh, |
| definition | : | the upper joint of the leg of a fowl (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | breast, white meat, |
| definition | : | meat carved from the breast of a fowl (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | wing, |
| definition | : | the wing of a fowl (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | medallion, |
| definition | : | a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat) (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | oyster, |
| definition | : | a small muscle on each side of the back of a fowl (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | piece, slice, |
| definition | : | a serving that has been cut from a larger portion (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | round, round of drinks, |
| definition | : | a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic) (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | drink, |
| definition | : | a single serving of a beverage (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | libation, |
| definition | : | a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity (noun.food) |
| part holonym | : | mouthful, taste, |
| definition | : | a small amount eaten or drunk (noun.food) |
| part meronym | : | meal, repast, |
| definition | : | the food served and eaten at one time (noun.food) |
4. money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage (noun.possession)
| hypernym | : | gift, |
| definition | : | something acquired without compensation (noun.possession) |
5. assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group (noun.possession)
| hypernym | : | assets, |
| definition | : | anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | tranche, |
| definition | : | a portion of something (especially money) (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | dispensation, |
| definition | : | a share that has been dispensed or distributed (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | dole, |
| definition | : | a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | way, |
| definition | : | a portion of something divided into shares (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | ration, |
| definition | : | a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity) (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | allowance, |
| definition | : | an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period) (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | piece, slice, |
| definition | : | a share of something (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | split, |
| definition | : | a promised or claimed share of loot or money (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | interest, stake, |
| definition | : | (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | profit sharing, |
| definition | : | a system in which employees receive a share of the net profits of the business (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | cut, |
| definition | : | a share of the profits (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | allocation, allotment, |
| definition | : | a share set aside for a specific purpose (noun.possession) |
6. something determined in relation to something that includes it (noun.linkdef)
| hypernym | : | relation, |
| definition | : | an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | substance, |
| definition | : | the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | language unit, linguistic unit, |
| definition | : | one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | item, point, |
| definition | : | a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | butt, |
| definition | : | the part of a plant from which the roots spring or the part of a stalk or trunk nearest the roots (noun.plant) |
| hyponym | : | base, basis, |
| definition | : | the most important or necessary part of something (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | detail, item, particular, |
| definition | : | a small part that can be considered separately from the whole (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | unit, |
| definition | : | an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | member, |
| definition | : | anything that belongs to a set or class (noun.linkdef) |
| hyponym | : | subpart, |
| definition | : | a part of a part (noun.linkdef) |
7. your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you) (noun.state)
| hypernym | : | condition, |
| definition | : | a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | providence, |
| definition | : | a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | failure, |
| definition | : | lack of success (noun.state) |
8. give out (verb.possession)
| hypernym | : | administer, allot, deal, deal out, dish out, dispense, distribute, dole out, lot, mete out, parcel out, shell out, |
| definition | : | administer or bestow, as in small portions (verb.possession) |
| hyponym | : | allocate, apportion, |
| definition | : | distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose (verb.possession) |
9. the allotment of some amount by dividing something (noun.act)
10. something less than the whole of a human artifact (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | partial, |
| definition | : | being or affecting only a part; not total (adj.all) |
11. an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal (noun.food)
| derivation | : | help, serve, |
| definition | : | help to some food; help with food or drink (verb.consumption) |
12. money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage (noun.possession)
| derivation | : | dower, endow, |
| definition | : | furnish with an endowment (verb.possession) |
13. assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group (noun.possession)
14. something determined in relation to something that includes it (noun.linkdef)
| derivation | : | partial, |
| definition | : | being or affecting only a part; not total (adj.all) |
15. give out (verb.possession)
| derivation | : | parcel, portion, share, |
| definition | : | the allotment of some amount by dividing something (noun.act) |
16. the allotment of some amount by dividing something (noun.act)
17. something less than the whole of a human artifact (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | partial, |
| definition | : | being or affecting only a part; not total (adj.all) |
18. an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal (noun.food)
| derivation | : | help, serve, |
| definition | : | help to some food; help with food or drink (verb.consumption) |
19. money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage (noun.possession)
| derivation | : | dower, endow, |
| definition | : | furnish with an endowment (verb.possession) |
20. assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group (noun.possession)
21. something determined in relation to something that includes it (noun.linkdef)
| derivation | : | partial, |
| definition | : | being or affecting only a part; not total (adj.all) |
22. give out (verb.possession)
| derivation | : | parcel, portion, share, |
| definition | : | the allotment of some amount by dividing something (noun.act) |
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