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ALLOWANCES

(noun, verb)

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)
part6percentage15portion9share8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sum granted as reimbursement for expenses

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reimbursement19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances

Example: "An allowance for profit"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adjustment20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
recompense16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leeway12margin9tolerance11

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)
allowance accountvaluation accountvaluation reserve

The act of allowing

Example: "He objected to the allowance of smoking in the dining room"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
license9permission14permit10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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."
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Word Game Points

Is ALLOWANCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, allowances is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
ALLOWANCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is ALLOWANCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, allowances is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ALLOWANCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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