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allot

al·lot
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-lot]
    • /əˈlɒt/
    • /əˈlɒt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-lot]
    • /əˈlɒt/

Definitions of allot word

  • verb allot If something is allotted to someone, it is given to them as their share. 3
  • verb allot to assign or distribute (shares, etc) 3
  • verb allot to designate for a particular purpose 3
  • abbreviation ALLOT apportion 3
  • verb transitive allot to distribute by lot or in arbitrary shares; apportion 3
  • verb transitive allot to give or assign as one's share 3

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Origin of allot

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; earlier alot, late Middle English alotten < Middle French aloter, equivalent to a- a-5 + lot lot (< Germanic) + -er infinitive suffix

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Parts of speech for Allot

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

allot popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

allot usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for allot

verb allot

  • appoint — If you appoint someone to a job or official position, you formally choose them for it.
  • earmark — any identifying or distinguishing mark or characteristic: The mayor's statement had all the earmarks of dirty politics.
  • apportion — When you apportion something such as blame, you decide how much of it different people deserve or should be given.
  • distribute — to divide and give out in shares; deal out; allot.
  • appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.

Antonyms for allot

verb allot

  • refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
  • reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
  • disallow — to refuse to allow; reject; veto: to disallow a claim for compensation.
  • withhold — to hold back; restrain or check.
  • hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.

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