allowance
Translation
pocket money, allowance, concession
Examples
I get a weekly allowance of ten dollars.
I get a weekly allowance of ten pounds.
The baggage allowance is 20 kilograms.
The baggage allowance is 20 kilograms.
They made an allowance for his young age.
They made an allowance for his young age.
Grammar Patterns
an allowance ((of sth.)) an amount of (sth.) that is given or permitted He gets an allowance of £20 a week.
make (an) allowance(s) ((for sth.)) to consider (sth.) when making a decision You should make an allowance for his inexperience.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pocket money, stipend, quota; Antonyms: restriction, prohibition
Etymology
From the verb 'to allow' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ance'. It literally means 'that which is allowed'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that is 'allowed' to you, like a certain amount of money (pocket money) or weight for your luggage.