Synonyms of proportion

proportion 1 of 2

noun

prə-ˈpȯr-shən 

1

as in symmetry

a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts

the head was drawn too large, being way out of proportion with the body

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symmetry
• balance
• correlation
• orchestration
• harmony
• unity
• coherence
• equilibrium
• consonance
• symphony
• consonancy
• uniformity
• coordination
• regularity
• concinnity
• equalization
• evenness
• correspondence
• orderliness
• order

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• imbalance
• disproportion
• asymmetry
• violence
• tension
• confusion
• incoherence
• disunity
• discordance
• disturbance
• dissonance
• disorganization
• incompatibility
• irregularity
• unevenness
• disconnectedness
• disjointedness

2

as in portion

something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group

the players argue that they aren't getting the proportion of the league's profits that are due to them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• portion
• share
• part
• percentage
• quota
• allowance
• allotment
• piece
• slice
• cut
• piece of the action
• end
• take
• ration
• commission
• section
• segment
• lot
• member
• partition

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• total
• sum
• aggregate
• compound
• pool
• whole
• totality
• composite

3

as in ratio

the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things

the proportion of length to width for those screens was usually three to two

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ratio
• rate
• average
• frequency
• percentage
• correspondence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disproportion

4

as in size

the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something

the exact proportions of the room were critical

Synonyms & Similar Words

• size
• dimension
• extent
• measurement
• magnitude
• bulk
• measure
• area
• amplitude
• volume
• largeness
• immensity
• vastness
• bigness
• spaciousness
• roominess
• hugeness
• massiveness
• bulkiness
• greatness
• commodiousness
• capaciousness
• grandness
• mass
• monstrousness
• enormousness
• grossness
• ampleness
• immenseness
• tremendousness
• voluminousness
• stupendousness
• heftiness

proportion

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verb

1

as in to portion

Related Words

• portion
• lot
• ration
• appropriate
• divide
• measure (out)
• allot
• apportion
• split
• part
• redistribute
• deal (out)
• share (out)
• supply
• hand out
• allocate
• assign
• dispense
• dole out
• dish out
• prorate
• share
• issue
• admeasure
• distribute
• provide
• furnish
• parcel (out)
• divvy (up)
• mete (out)
• disburse
• set
• dollop (out)
• administer
• allow
• bestow
• disseminate
• scatter
• contribute
• spread
• disperse
• donate
• circulate
• reapportion
• chip in
• pledge
• reallocate

Dissimilar Words

• deny
• withhold
• decline
• refuse
• reject
• deprive (of)
• misallocate
• begrudge
• disallow
• pinch
• stint
• skimp
• niggle (out)

2

as in to balance

Related Words

• balance
• equalize
• array
• standardize
• order
• correlate
• even
• align
• match
• blend
• combine
• arrange
• merge
• integrate
• synthesize
• connect
• regularize
• fit
• adapt
• tune
• synchronize
• fuse
• unify
• square
• suit
• unite
• pair
• join
• reconcile
• coordinate
• orchestrate
• dovetail
• conform
• harmonize
• accommodate
• key
• conciliate
• attune

Dissimilar Words

• upset
• skew
• disturb
• disarray
• confuse
• disrupt
• disorganize
• disharmonize
• alienate
• disorder
• estrange

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proportion

Noun

Real estate accounts for the largest share of South Korean household wealth, Lee added, saying data shows that South Korea is among the countries with the highest proportion of household wealth concentrated in real estate globally. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 July 2026

Davidson is wearing a wig of epic proportions along with what appears to be some facial prosthetics for the movie, which will turn him into the titular character. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026

Verb

The Ferrari pair not only showcased their skills in close-quarters racing, but also reinforced how this new generation of cars is more neatly proportioned around the front wings and the overall chassis size. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026

The kitchen is nearby and is generously proportioned for a tiny house of this size. — Adam Williams march 19, New Atlas, 19 Mar. 2026

Phrases Containing proportion

• in proportion