allowance · noun C /əˈlɑʊ.əns/
allowance
C1 money that you are given regularly
Dictionary examples:
a clothing allowance
We give each of our kids an allowance of five dollars a week.
Learner example:
She spends most of her allowance quickly and is then without money for the rest of the month. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; German)
make allowances for sb/sth
C2 to remember that someone has a disadvantage which is not their fault when you are judging their behavior or work
Dictionary example:
They made allowances for the fact that he was ill.
Learner example:
I would say Mr. Stevens is a victim of his sense of duty, which makes him think of marriage as a traitor's act, but I don't know to what extent we should make allowances for his strong convictions. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Catalan)
