Synonyms of proportion

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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

No specific guidelines were given – just the required proportions. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

Six oversized windows look out onto the park from the main living and dining area, where white oak herringbone floors and generous proportions create a light, airy feel. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 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