Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Allowances.
Allowances - as a noun
An amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
Example: "Travel allowance"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A sum granted as reimbursement for expenses
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances
Example: "An allowance for profit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
A 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)
The act of allowing
Example: "He objected to the allowance of smoking in the dining room"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Allowances - as a verb
Put on a fixed allowance, as of food
Example Sentences
"Kids should learn to manage their allowances wisely."
"The company provides generous travel allowances to its employees."
"I save a portion of my monthly allowances for future expenses."
"The government has increased tax allowances for low-income families."
"The school provides meal allowances for students in need."
Word Game Points
Is ALLOWANCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, allowances is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ALLOWANCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is ALLOWANCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, allowances is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordALLOWANCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is ALLOWANCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, allowances is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordALLOWANCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.