English / word
proportion
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a part or share of a whole; the relationship between amounts or sizes
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole; a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
In context
01
Use a small proportion of salt in the salad.
02
A large proportion of students passed the test.
Synonyms
share,part,percentage
Antonyms
whole,total
Collocations
right proportion,larger proportion,proportionate amount