Synonyms of portion

portion 1 of 2

noun

ˈpȯr-shən 

1

as in destiny

a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand

he had always just assumed that lifelong bachelorhood would be his portion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• destiny
• fate
• chance
• circumstance
• fortune
• lot
• doom
• hazard
• accident
• luck
• kismet
• outcome
• result
• development
• sequence
• effect
• issue
• resultant
• casualty
• fruit
• consequence
• upshot
• aftermath
• outgrowth
• predestination
• sequel
• conclusion
• happenstance
• happenchance
• hap
• aftereffect

2

as in part

one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled

equal portions of the students' day are devoted to study, recreation, and sleep

Synonyms & Similar Words

• part
• section
• segment
• member
• length
• component
• partition
• element
• ingredient
• factor
• constituent
• fragment
• moiety
• parcel
• bit
• cut
• particle
• scrap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whole
• total
• sum
• compound
• aggregate
• totality
• composite

3

as in share

something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group

each camper gets an equal portion of the food

Synonyms & Similar Words

• part
• share
• proportion
• percentage
• quota
• piece
• allowance
• slice
• allotment
• end
• cut
• take
• piece of the action
• section
• ration
• segment
• member
• commission
• lot
• partition

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• total
• sum
• compound
• pool
• whole
• aggregate
• totality
• composite

portion

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verb

as in to distribute

to give out (something) to appropriate individuals

portioned out the medical supplies equally

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distribute
• dispense
• divide
• provide
• allocate
• supply
• administer
• deal (out)
• donate
• apportion
• assign
• hand out
• parcel (out)
• prorate
• mete (out)
• proportion
• dole out
• split
• furnish
• issue
• share
• part
• lot
• contribute
• allot
• spread
• redistribute
• ration
• measure (out)
• appropriate
• share (out)
• disburse
• dish out
• circulate
• set
• disseminate
• pledge
• allow
• scatter
• admeasure
• disperse
• bestow
• divvy (up)
• dollop (out)
• reapportion
• reallocate
• chip in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withhold
• deny
• refuse
• reject
• decline
• deprive (of)
• disallow
• misallocate
• begrudge
• stint
• pinch
• skimp
• niggle (out)

Synonym Chooser

How is the word portion distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of portion are destiny, doom, fate, and lot. While all these words mean "a predetermined state or end," portion implies the apportioning of good and evil.

remorse was his daily portion

When might destiny be a better fit than portion?

The synonyms destiny and portion are sometimes interchangeable, but destiny implies something foreordained and often suggests a great or noble course or end.

the country's destiny to be a model of liberty to the world

In what contexts can doom take the place of portion?

Although the words doom and portion have much in common, doom distinctly implies a grim or calamitous fate.

if the rebellion fails, his doom is certain

When could fate be used to replace portion?

The meanings of fate and portion largely overlap; however, fate implies an inevitable and usually an adverse outcome.

the fate of the submarine is unknown

How are the words lot and portion related?

Both lot and portion imply a distribution by fate or destiny, lot suggesting blind chance.

it was her lot to die childless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of portion

Noun

Gretzky lost a large portion of his 1992-93 season to a back injury, while Ovechkin lost 16 games this year to a broken leg. —Jim Sergent, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025

But the company also focused a big portion of its presentation on non-Nintendo games, which is critical because Nintendo is traditionally best known for its own exclusive titles, and doing so could help the company draw in new audiences. —Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025

Verb

Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use. To assemble, dust your work surface with corn starch, and portion out 12 balls of mochi. —Ingu Chen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025

Having this stunner portioned out and ready to grab and go will make weekdays easier. —Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 28 Jan. 2025