Definitions
- Referring to something that is permitted or authorized by a person in authority. - Talking about something that is not prohibited or forbidden by rules or laws. - Describing something that is acceptable or tolerated in a particular situation or context.
- Describing something that is authorized or sanctioned by rules or laws. - Talking about something that is not restricted or prohibited by regulations or policies. - Referring to something that is allowed or approved in a particular situation or context.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that is not prohibited or forbidden.
- 2Both words indicate that something is authorized or sanctioned.
- 3Both words can be used as adjectives or verbs.
- 4Both words are commonly used in formal contexts.
- 5Both words convey a sense of permission or approval.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Allowed is more commonly used in everyday language, while permitted is more formal and often used in legal or official contexts.
- 2Connotation: Permitted has a more positive connotation than allowed, which can sometimes imply a begrudging allowance.
- 3Form: Allowed is a more general term, while permitted is more specific and implies that there are rules or regulations in place.
- 4Frequency: Allowed is used more frequently than permitted in everyday language.
Remember this!
Allowed and permitted are synonyms that both indicate that something is authorized or not prohibited. However, allowed is more commonly used in everyday language and has a more general meaning, while permitted is more formal and implies that there are rules or regulations in place. Additionally, permitted has a more positive connotation than allowed.
