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Morsel

usgb/ˈmɔːrsl/Volume
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Quantity Implication

Using 'morsel' suggests a very tiny quantity, emphasizing the smallness of the food portion.

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She was dieting and only ate a morsel of cake.
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Not a Full Meal

'Morsel' doesn't refer to a full meal but rather to a bite-sized or minimal piece of it.

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He savored each morsel of the gourmet chocolate.
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Literary Device

Writers may use 'morsel' to indicate scarcity or to highlight a character's hunger or desire.

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The poor child picked up every morsel of food she could find.
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