ALLOWANCE


Meaning of ALLOWANCE in English

■ noun

1》 the amount of something allowed.

↘ Brit. an amount of money that can be earned or received free of tax.

↘ Horse Racing a deduction in the weight that a horse is required to carry in a race.

2》 a sum of money paid regularly to a person to meet needs or expenses.

■ verb archaic give (someone) a regular ~ of money.

Phrases

make ~ ( s ) for

1》 take into consideration.

2》 treat leniently on account of mitigating circumstances.

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