Synonyms for
Allowance
Definition
A regular amount of money given to a person, especially a child, by a parent or guardian.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
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Common collocations
- child allowance
- monthly allowance
- generous allowance
- small allowance
- tax allowance
- personal allowance
- travel allowance
- living allowance
Word family
Usage note
Often refers to a regular sum of money given to someone, especially a child. Can also refer to a permitted deviation or concession.
Example sentences
- I get a small allowance every week for doing my chores.
- My parents increased my allowance when I got a good grade.
- She saved her allowance to buy a new toy.
- He spends all his allowance on video games.
- My allowance is just enough to buy some candy.
Quotes
An allowance is a little money that your parents, who are tired of you asking for money, give you so you can waste it on something that will be broken, lost, or meaningless within a week. - Dave Ramsey
An allowance teaches children to be responsible for their own money, to manage it wisely and to think ahead. - T. Berry Brazelton
An allowance is a great way to teach kids the value of money. - Suze Orman