# allowing

Pronunciation: say "uh-LOW-ing" /əˈlaʊɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of allow. — present participle and gerund of allow
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of allow. Use it for letting something happen right now or for the act of letting it happen.
   - _The judge issued a ruling allowing the disputed evidence to be presented._
   - _Allowing extra time for questions, she wrapped up the lecture early._

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