What does allowed mean?
Allowed means simple past and past participle of allow.
Allowed
/əˈlaʊd/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of allow.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of allow
- Permitted, authorized.
- (now rare) Allotted.
- (now rare) Acknowledged; admitted to be true.
Example Sentences
Can she come? -She'll be allowed to go later.
The second level of reading we will call Inspectional Reading. It is characterized by its special emphasis on time. When reading at this level, the student is allowed a set time to complete an assigned amount of reading. He might be allowed fifteen minutes to read this book, for instance—or even a book twice as long.
With respect to the culture of the heart, it is unanimously allowed that sex is out of the question […]
Synonyms for allowed
Antonyms for allowed
Related Words
Word Forms
- more allowed
- most allowed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for allowed?
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What is the opposite of allowed?
Possible antonyms include banned, forbidden, prohibited.
How do you use allowed in a sentence?
Can she come? -She'll be allowed to go later.
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