Cool MateMeaning of Allowed
Given permission to do something or permitted.
In simple words: It means something is okay or permitted.
Allowed in a sentence
- Students are allowed to use calculators during the exam.
- You are allowed to take a break after working for two hours.
- Pets are not allowed in the restaurant.
- He was allowed to leave early after finishing his work.
- You are allowed to ask questions if you have any.
How to use Allowed
Used in contexts where permission is given. It's neutral, so it can be used in formal or informal situations, but be cautious in legal contexts.
Grammar pattern
be + allowed + (to + verb)
Memory hint
Sounds like 'a loud' - think of being allowed to make noise!
Related words
Collocations with Allowed
- allowed to enter
- not allowed
- allowed to play
- legally allowed
- always allowed
Synonyms for Allowed
- permitted
- authorized
- sanctioned
- accepted
- consented
Opposites of Allowed
- prohibited
- forbidden
Common mistakes with Allowed
- Confusing 'allowed' with 'aloud' (which means spoken out loud).
- Using 'allowed' without the preposition 'to' when indicating permission (e.g., 'I am allowed go' instead of 'I am allowed to go').
- Incorrectly using 'allowed' for abilities instead of permissions (e.g., 'He is allowed play soccer' instead of 'He is allowed to play soccer').
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Allowed in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مسموح به
يعني أن شيئًا ما مقبول أو مسموح به.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অনুমোদিত
এর মানে হল কিছু করা ঠিক আছে বা অনুমতি আছে।
- GermanDeutsch
Erlaubt
Es bedeutet, dass etwas in Ordnung oder gestattet ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Permitido
Significa que algo está bien o permitido.
- Persianفارسی
مجاز
یعنی چیزی خوب است یا مجاز است.
- FrenchFrançais
Autorisé
Ça veut dire que quelque chose est ok ou permis.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अनुमत
इसका मतलब है कि कोई चीज़ ठीक है या उसकी इजाज़त है।
- ItalianItaliano
Permesso
Significa che qualcosa è concesso o permesso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Permitido
Significa que algo é aceitável ou permitido.
- RussianРусский
Разрешено
Это значит, что что-то разрешено или допустимо.
- Urduاردو
اجازت یافتہ، منظور شدہ
اس کا مطلب ہے کہ کوئی چیز ٹھیک ہے یا اس کی اجازت ہے۔
- Chinese中文
允许
就是说某事是允许的或者可以做的。
More words like Allowed
- Permitted
- There will be no
Indicates the absence of something in the future.
- SeriesA2
a set of television or radio programmes or podcasts that deal with the same subject or that have the same characters
- RecordingA2
sound or pictures that have been recorded on computer files or on CD, DVD, video, etc.
- Test track
A designated area for testing vehicles during development or performance assessments.
- TrafficA1
the vehicles that are on a road at a particular time
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Frequently asked questions about Allowed
What does Allowed mean?
It means something is okay or permitted.
What is the definition of Allowed?
Given permission to do something or permitted.
How do you use Allowed in a sentence?
Students are allowed to use calculators during the exam.
Can you give another example of Allowed?
You are allowed to take a break after working for two hours.
What are synonyms for Allowed?
Common alternatives include permitted, authorized, sanctioned, accepted, consented.
What is the opposite of Allowed?
Opposite meanings include prohibited, forbidden.
What words go with Allowed?
It commonly pairs with allowed to enter, not allowed, allowed to play, legally allowed, always allowed.
What are common mistakes when using Allowed?
Confusing 'allowed' with 'aloud' (which means spoken out loud). Using 'allowed' without the preposition 'to' when indicating permission (e.g., 'I am allowed go' instead of 'I am allowed to go'). Incorrectly using 'allowed' for abilities instead of permissions (e.g., 'He is allowed play soccer' instead of 'He is allowed to play soccer').
How do you pronounce Allowed?
US: //əˈlaʊd//, UK: //əˈlaʊd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Allowed?
Used in contexts where permission is given. It's neutral, so it can be used in formal or informal situations, but be cautious in legal contexts.