English / word
allowance
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
An amount of money given regularly for a specific purpose, such as living expenses or pocket money.
In context
01
His parents gave him a weekly pocket allowance.
02
Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.
Synonyms
grant,payment,quota
Antonyms
ban,restriction,penalty
Collocations
pocket allowance,monthly allowance,weekly allowance