allowances
Aussprache: [əˈlaʊənsiːz]
Kontext: „finance“
(noun) money given regularly for specific purposes. Think of it like when parents give their children a small amount of money each week or month to spend on whatever they want.
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My mom gives me an allowance every Saturday so I can save up for a new toy.
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She doesn't receive any allowance, so she has to find other ways to buy things she likes.
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How much is your weekly allowance from your parents?
Kontext: „rules“
(noun) a special permission to do or have something different from the usual rules. This could be when someone is allowed to have extra time or resources that others might not get.
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The teacher made an allowance for students who needed more time to finish their homework.
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There are no allowances made for late submissions in this class.
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Are there any allowances for students with special needs in this school?
Kontext: „nuances“
(noun) a small amount of something that is considered acceptable in a situation. This means that sometimes there can be a little bit of error or difference, as long as it is not too much.
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The recipe allows for some allowances in the amount of sugar you can use.
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There are no allowances for mistakes if you want to pass the test.
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What allowances can we make for mistakes during the project?