The words "portion" and "part" are often used interchangeably, but they are not synonyms. They have subtle differences in meaning and usage.
Portion
Portion means one part of something larger. It can also mean the amount of food that is given to one person at a meal.
- Only a small portion of the budget is spent on farmers.
- The portion were generous.
- The large portion of food was given to poor.
As a verb, it means to divide something into parts and give those parts to people
- The work was portioned to each member of the staff.
Part
Part means a section, piece or segment of something whole, not necessarily measured or divided precisely.
One of the pieces, sections, qualities, etc., that make or form something.
- Some part of the book is missing.
- She only ate a small part of her meal.
- This is the best part of the movie.
Difference between portion and part.
There is some basic and important difference between part and portion.
Portion is often measured and allocated precisely.
However, unlike a portion, a part isn’t always measured—it’s more general.
The word portion is used more specifically for food, shares, and other measurable divisions.
- The restaurant serves large portions of pasta.
- A portion of the profits was donated.
The word part is commonly used for both physical and abstract things.
- Some part of our car was damaged.
The word portion suggests a share and serving.
- She give large portion of her food to her sons.
The word part suggests simply a segment, without implying measurement or allocation.
In a nutshell
Use "part" when referring to a general segment.
Use "portion" when referring to a measured or allocated share.
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