portion
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7.5
- noun
- /ˈpɔrʃən/
- Archaic
:
destino
- I used to believe that God gave each man his fair portion of bad luck.
Examples
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Thus, Fray Luis incorporates a portion of Garcilaso's text in an ode through which he seeks spiritual release.
Academic text (1995) -
Father Nestor will be right back, but while we have a moment, I'd like to introduce you to a remarkable young man who's dedicated a good portion of his life serving in the jungles of Brazil on the Amazon.
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And so I, I spent a good portion of my life in Northern California.
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I was just about to offer you my portion.
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You get me that map... and, uh... an even portion of the treasure is yours.
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You will spend a significant portion of your remaining years in a federal penitentiary.
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Even though writing is important, love constitutes the major portion of her early diary.
Academic text (1999) -
Happiness is only one portion of success in this vague societal definition.
Academic text (2000) -
Throughout her life, she faced challenges but always believed that each person receives their fair portion of fortune.
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Some say that we create our own destiny, while others believe that everyone has a predetermined portion in life.
Synonyms
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3.4
The things that happen to a person in their life
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3.5
The events that will happen to a person, often seen as controlled by fate
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3.5
A person's situation in life often seen as fate
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3.4
The general state of a person's life
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2.2
The situation that affects a person's life, especially their money and home
Compounds
How Fortunate
Surface Forms
Etymology
Portion used for fate or life comes from Latin portio meaning 'a part' or 'share'. The idea is that life gives you a 'share' or lot, so your portion became the circumstances or fate you receive.