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allowing

Pronunciation: [/əˈlaʊɪŋ/]

Word

Learn how to use allowing in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “permission”

(verb) giving someone the approval or freedom to do something. It's like when your parents say you can go to a friend's house.

Example

My parents are allowing me to stay out later tonight.

Example

The teacher is not allowing any more questions during the test.

Example

Are your parents allowing you to go to the concert next weekend?

Context: “making possible”

(verb) making it possible for something to happen or take place. For example, when the weather is nice, allowing us to have a picnic.

Example

The new technology is allowing us to communicate more easily.

Example

The storm is not allowing us to go outside and play.

Example

Is the weather allowing us to have the outdoor party?

How to pronounce allowing

Pronunciation: [/əˈlaʊɪŋ/]

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