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allowed

uh-LOWD/əˈlaʊd/

4 meanings of allowed

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  1. 1
    verb
    Past tense and past participle of allow.

    They allowed us to leave the office early.

    The teacher allowed extra time for the test.

    UsageFor permission to do something, use allowed someone to + verb: they allowed us to leave.

  2. 2
    adjective
    Having permission to happen or be done, and not against the rules.

    Like a green light that tells you it is okay to go.

    Phones are not allowed during the test.

    Swimming is allowed only when a lifeguard is on duty.

    UsageSay you are not allowed to smoke, or smoking is not allowed.

    Similarpermitted, authorized

    Oppositeforbidden, prohibited, banned

  3. 3
    adjectiverare
    Given to someone as a set share or amount.

    UsageToday allotted is the clearer word for this.

    Note

Less common meaning

  1. 4
    adjectiverare
    Accepted or admitted as true.

    UsageToday people say generally accepted or admitted instead.

    Note

allowed is a form of allow

allow, verb: To make something possible, or to let it happen by not stopping it. Full entry

Forms
allowallows he/she/itallowing -ing formallowed past tense, past participle
Spelling
allow → allowed: add -ed
Sound
The ending sounds like /d/.

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