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Allowance for

Definition:

Allowance for refers to the act of making an allowance or considering something in a particular situation or calculation.

Parts of Speech:

  • Preposition: Allowance for
  • Noun: Allowance for
  • Verb: Allowance for

Senses:

Sense 1 (Preposition):

When used as a preposition, allowance for denotes the consideration or inclusion of a particular factor in decision-making or calculations.

Example Sentences:
  1. The architects made an allowance for natural light in their design.
  2. When budgeting for the project, we need to make an allowance for unexpected expenses.

Sense 2 (Noun):

As a noun, allowance for signifies an amount of money provided regularly or as a lump sum.

Example Sentences:
  1. Her parents give her a weekly allowance for completing chores.
  2. The company provides a travel allowance for its employees.

Sense 3 (Verb):

When used as a verb, the phrase allowance for means to make provision for something or someone.

Example Sentences:
  1. We need to allowance for any delays in the schedule.
  2. The university will allowance for additional student housing next year.

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