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allowed

Part of speech: adjective

Sense 1: Permitted; authorized; not prohibited.

Example sentence 1: Smoking is not allowed in this restaurant.

Example sentence 2: Only guests over 18 years of age are allowed in the nightclub.

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Sense 2: Given permission or opportunity to do something.

Example sentence 1: The teacher allowed the students to work in groups for the project.

Example sentence 2: My parents allowed me to stay out late for the party.

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Part of speech: verb (past tense of "allow")

Sense 1: Gave permission or consent.

Example sentence 1: My boss allowed me to take a day off for my doctor's appointment.

Example sentence 2: The teacher allowed the students to use calculators during the math test.

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