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lion's share
noun
: the largest part of something
Full Definition of LION'S SHARE
: the largest portion <received the lion's share of the research money>
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First Known Use of LION'S SHARE
1742
Related to LION'S SHARE
- Synonyms
- bulk, generality, majority, mass, preponderance
- Antonyms
- minority
Rhymes with LION'S SHARE
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