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allowance

Pronunciation: [əˈlaʊəns]

Word

Learn how to use allowance in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) an amount of money that people receive regularly, often given to children by their parents. It's like a small payment you get to spend on things you want or need.

Example

Every week, Jenny gets a ten-dollar allowance from her parents.

Example

Sam doesn't receive an allowance because he hasn't completed his chores.

Example

How much is your monthly allowance?

Context: “permission”

(noun) the act of giving permission for something to happen. It's like saying it's okay to do something.

Example

The teacher gave her allowance for the students to use their phones during lunch.

Example

Without the principal's allowance, the club couldn’t hold the event.

Example

Do you think we need allowance from our parents to go to the party?

Context: “provision”

(noun) a certain amount of something that is allowed, such as food, space, or time. This means you can have or use a specific quantity of something.

Example

Each person is allowed a small allowance of snacks during the trip.

Example

There wasn't enough allowance for everyone to bring their own lunch.

Example

What is the allowance for luggage when we fly?

How to pronounce allowance

Pronunciation: [əˈlaʊəns]

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