Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Allowance.
How to pronounce allowance:
US
Allowance - as a noun
An amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
Example: "Travel allowance"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
part6percentage15portion9share8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A sum granted as reimbursement for expenses
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reimbursement19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances
Example: "An allowance for profit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adjustment20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
recompense16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leeway12margin9tolerance11A reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allowance accountvaluation accountvaluation reserveThe act of allowing
Example: "He objected to the allowance of smoking in the dining room"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
license9permission14permit10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Allowance - as a verb
Put on a fixed allowance, as of food
Example Sentences
"My parents give me a weekly allowance for doing household chores."
"The teacher increased the time allowance for the students to complete the exam."
"I need to create a budget based on my monthly allowance."
"Children often spend their allowance on toys and candies."
"His parents cut off his allowance as a punishment for bad behavior."
Word Game Points
Is ALLOWANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, allowance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ALLOWANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is ALLOWANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, allowance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordALLOWANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is ALLOWANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, allowance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordALLOWANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
