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Allowance (Noun)

Meaning¹

An amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances; "an allowance for profit".

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Synonyms

Adjustment

Hyponyms

Discount

Meaning²

An amount allowed or granted (as during a given period); "travel allowance"; "my weekly allowance of two eggs"; "a child's allowance should not be too generous".

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Examples

The company provides its employees with a monthly travel allowance to cover their daily commute.
Her weekly household allowance was barely enough to cover the groceries for a small family.
As part of the compensation package, the employee was given a generous clothing allowance to wear the company's brand.
Children should be given a reasonable weekly allowance to teach them the value of money.
The government has set a daily calorie allowance for individuals with certain health conditions that require a restricted diet.

Hypernyms

Related Words

Meaning³

A reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets.

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Synonyms

Hypernyms

Meaning⁴

A sum granted as reimbursement for expenses.

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Examples

The company provides an allowance for business trips to help employees cover their travel expenses.
The government offers a tax allowance for people who donate to charity.
She received a generous clothing allowance from her parents to help her prepare for college.
The employee's relocation allowance helped him cover the costs of moving to a new city.
The travel allowance was sufficient to cover the cost of flights, accommodation, and meals during the conference.