allowed

[əˈlaʊd]

allowed Definition

permitted to do something; not forbidden.

Using allowed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "allowed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  You are allowed to bring one guest to the party.

• Example

  Smoking is not allowed in this building.

• Example

  Are pets allowed in the hotel?

allowed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for allowed

• permitted
• approved
• authorized
• sanctioned
• entitled

Antonyms for allowed

• forbidden
• disallowed
• unauthorized
• prohibited

Phrases with allowed

• allow me

  used as a polite way of offering help or assistance

  Example

  Allow me to help you with your bags.

• allow for

  to take into consideration or make provisions for something

  Example

  We need to allow for unexpected delays in our travel plans.

• allow of

  to permit or admit of something

  Example

  The situation does not allow of any further delay.

Origins of allowed

from Old English 'aloud'

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Summary: allowed in Brief

'Allowed' [əˈlaʊd] means permitted or not forbidden. It is often used in contexts where there are rules or restrictions, such as 'Smoking is not allowed in this building.' 'Allow me' is a polite way of offering help or assistance, while 'allow for' means to take into consideration or make provisions for something. 'Allowed' has formal synonyms like 'permitted' and 'authorized,' and informal equivalents like 'okay' and 'cool.'