Looking for the meaning of the word ALLOWANCE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ALLOWANCE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Allowance
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French alouance, from alouer (see allow)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈlaʊəns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the amount of something that is permitted, especially within a set of regulations or for a specified purpose
Short Definition:amount allowed
Examples:- your baggage allowance
Definition:
a sum of money paid regularly to a person to meet needs or expenses
Short Definition:regular payment
Examples:- the elderly receive a heating allowance every winter
Definition:
tolerance
Short Definition:tolerance
Examples:- the allowance of differing opinions
Word: Allowance
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈlaʊəns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
give (someone) a sum of money as an allowance
Short Definition:give allowance to
Examples:- I have made up my mind to allowance him
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