Dab and Portion

Dab

Dab noun - A very small amount.
Usage example: she added a dab of sesame oil to the dressing before pouring it on the salad

Portion and dab are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Portion" instead a noun "Dab".

Portion

Portion noun - A state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand.

Dab and portion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dab" instead a noun "Portion".

Nearby Words: portioned, portioning, porting, portionless

How words are described

huge huge dab huge portion
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Portion and Dab. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dab/portion
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Portion or Dab. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dab/portion.
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