Measure
Measure noun - A given or particular mass or aggregate of matter.
Usage example: each day prisoners were given only a small measure of rice to live on
Portion is a synonym for measure in quantity topic. In some cases you can use "Portion" instead the word "Measure" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like collect, calculate, dose, dosage.
Portion
Portion verb - To give out (something) to appropriate individuals.
Usage example: portioned out the medical supplies equally
Measure is a synonym for portion in share topic. You can use "Measure" instead the word "Portion" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as collect, dose, dosage.
Nearby Words: portioned, portioning, porting, portionless
How words are described
| human | human measure | human portion |
| good | good measure | good portion |
| equal | equal measure | equal portion |
| particular | particular measure | particular portion |
| Other adjectives: brief, short, certain, fair, small, actual, large, great, main, new, final, limited, last. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Especially between Alita and Sechs, with a healthy portion of Sibling Yin-Yang thrown in for good measure, while the twins Elf and Zwolf both neatly fill the role of Annoying Younger Sibling with a healthy sprinkling of Genki Girl and Fetish Fuel.
Source: Manga / Gunnm
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