Words Like ALLOWANCE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to ALLOWANCE.
23 Alternative Words Similar to allowance
4 examples of allowance
1
to make allowance for the inexperience of youth
2
the captain was obliged to allowance his crew; our provisions were allowanced.
3
a child's allowance should not be too generous
4
my weekly allowance of two eggs
10 definitions of allowance
2
The act of allowing, granting, conceding, or admitting; authorization; permission; sanction; tolerance.
5
That which is allowed; a share or portion allotted or granted; a sum granted as a reimbursement, a bounty, or as appropriate for any purpose; a stated quantity, as of food or drink; hence, a limited quantity of meat and drink, when provisions fall short.
6
Abatement; deduction; the taking into account of mitigating circumstances.
7
A customary deduction from the gross weight of goods, different in different countries, such as tare and tret.
8
To put upon a fixed allowance (esp. of provisions and drink); to supply in a fixed and limited quantity
9
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
10
put on a fixed allowance, as of food