allowances
Pronunciation: [əˈlaʊənsiːz]
Context: “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.
Example
My mom gives me an allowance every Saturday so I can save up for a new toy.
Example
She doesn't receive any allowance, so she has to find other ways to buy things she likes.
Example
How much is your weekly allowance from your parents?
Context: “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.
Example
The teacher made an allowance for students who needed more time to finish their homework.
Example
There are no allowances made for late submissions in this class.
Example
Are there any allowances for students with special needs in this school?
Context: “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.
Example
The recipe allows for some allowances in the amount of sugar you can use.
Example
There are no allowances for mistakes if you want to pass the test.
Example
What allowances can we make for mistakes during the project?