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a portion vs a portion of

Both 'a portion' and 'a portion of' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'A portion' is used when referring to an unspecified amount or share, while 'a portion of' is used when specifying the particular amount or share. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

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a portion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'a portion' when referring to an unspecified amount or share of something. It is often used in a general sense without specifying the exact quantity.

Examples:

Please take a portion of the cake.
She received a portion of the inheritance.
A portion of the proceeds will go to charity.
He ate a portion of the meal.
The recipe calls for a portion of sugar.

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a part of any whole, either separated from or integrated with it: I read a portion of the manuscript. 2. an amount of food served for one person; serving; helping:.
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A portion of the donations will be given to the orphanage. Portions of land were used for farming. A considerable portion of the city was flooded. The restaurant ...
portion - something determined in relation to something that includes it; "he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself"; "I read a portion of the ...

Alternatives:

a part
a share
a piece
a segment
a fraction

a portion of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'a portion of' when specifying a particular amount or share of something. It is used to indicate a specific quantity or portion.

Examples:

She ate a portion of the cake.
A portion of the population is affected by the disease.
He drank a portion of the milk.
A portion of the budget is allocated for marketing.
They only sold a portion of the tickets.

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A portion of the donations will be given to the orphanage. Portions of land were used for farming. A considerable portion of the city was flooded. The restaurant ...
a part of any whole, either separated from or integrated with it: I read a portion of the manuscript. 2. an amount of food served for one person; serving; helping:.
portion - something determined in relation to something that includes it; "he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself"; "I read a portion of the ...
You need a cake big enough to be divided into sixteen portions. portion of: These statistics explain only a portion of the problem. Synonyms and related words ...

Alternatives:

a part of
a share of
a piece of
a segment of
a fraction of

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