Synonyms for

Allowances

Verb / ʌˈlaʊʌnsɪz / Another word for allowances — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Money given regularly to someone, typically a child, as part of an allowance or budget.

Synonyms & similar words

leeway tolerance margin valuationaccount allowanceaccount valuationreserve adjustment allowance stipend salary wages compensation emolument grant subsidy payment remittance allocation apportionment quota ration share dispensation concession privilege perk bonus

Synonyms by register

Formal

grants permissions authorizations sanctions

Informal

perms go-aheads passes okays

Literary

concessions indulgences privileges

Antonyms

prohibitions disallowances restrictions forbiddances denials rejections

Common collocations

  • make allowances for
  • cost of living allowances
  • child allowances
  • housing allowances
  • travel allowances
  • personal allowances
  • generous allowances

Word family

noun allowance
verb allow
adjective allowable
adverb allowably

Usage note

Often used in the plural to refer to money given regularly for a specific purpose, or to a degree of tolerance or concession. Be mindful of the context to distinguish between these meanings.

Example sentences

  1. My parents give me an allowance of $5 per week.
  2. I save my allowance to buy toys.
  3. My sister gets a bigger allowance than me.
  4. I use my allowance to buy candy and toys.
  5. My parents teach me to manage my allowance.

Quotes

  • The best way to teach your kids about taxes is by eating 30 percent of their ice cream. - Bill Murray
  • It's not the allowance. It's the attitude. - Jim Rohn
  • You've got to spend money to make money. - Brian Tracy

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