Dictionary entryCEFR B1noun

allowance

IPA pronunciation: /əˈlaʊəns/

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Russian meaning

пособие, карманные деньги, допуск

English definition

An amount of money given regularly, or an amount of something that is permitted.

Example

My parents give me a weekly allowance for doing chores.

Collocations

weekly allowance
make allowance for
travel allowance
allowance for something

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