Allowance
/əˈlaʊəns/
Definitions
2 meaningsA regular payment of money, typically a small amount.
/əˈlaʊəns/
A sum of money paid regularly to a person, typically a child or spouse.
He gets a weekly allowance for his chores.
💡 Simply: Money given regularly.
More Examples
The allowance for travel expenses was insufficient.
How It's Used
"My parents gave me a weekly allowance of $20."
"She receives a generous allowance from her trust fund."
Consideration given to a particular factor; concession.
/əˈlaʊəns/
The action of allowing something.
Make allowance for his youth.
💡 Simply: Making a concession or exception.
More Examples
Allowance must be made for the different cultural backgrounds.
How It's Used
"The judge made an allowance for extenuating circumstances."
From Middle English alouaunce, from Anglo-French alouance, from alouer 'to allow'.
The word's usage in older texts often refers more to the concept of 'concession' than a monetary payment.
Memory tip
Think of it as 'allowing' someone a certain amount of money.