allowance

[US]/əˈlaʊəns/
[UK]/əˈlaʊəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. allowance, subsidy, pocket money

Phrases & Collocations

daily allowance

housing allowance

meal allowance

allowance for

make allowance

make allowance for

living allowance

machining allowance

baggage allowance

seam allowance

allowance for depreciation

post allowance

purchase allowance

extra allowance

Example Sentences

an allowance for breakage

the allowance of a claim

the allowance of slavery in the South.

make allowance for unfavourable occurrences

put one on an allowance of bread

an allowance of $10000 a year

blags and scams on the allowance scheme.

widow's bereavement allowance is an offset against income.

the allowance is paid regardless of age or income.

make an allowance of 10%for cash payment

My monthly allowance is 50 yuan.

make allowance for unfavo(u)rable occurrences

an allowance for breakage; made allowances for rush-hour traffic in estimating travel time.

the allowance covers the basic costs of maintaining a child.

frittering away her entire allowance;

We should make allowance for the wishes of others.

finished my weekly allowance of two eggs.

a travel allowance that covers hotel and restaurant bills.

The dealer gave us an allowance on our old car.

members of the board were paid a small allowance in addition to their normal salary.

Real-world Examples

Much better. I'll get an overseas allowance plus free accommodation from the firm.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

Alan's mom gives him a monthly allowance of NT$5,000.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

They're for children who are given very little allowance.

Source: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

His father, impatient with the boy's neglect of his studies, cut off his allowance.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 2

It's their dinner and their daily allowance, all in one!

Source: "Reconstructing a Lady" Original Soundtrack

Well, if they do have an allowance, there are always kids with more.

Source: English PK Platform - Authentic American English Audio Version

I'll give you a generous allowance to make sure you're looked after.

Source: The Legend of Merlin

Well, don't come crying to me when you don't get your allowance.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 8

Be sure to check the baggage allowance for your airline.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

Basic old-age insurance, health insurance, and subsistence allowance standards were raised.

Source: Government bilingual documents

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