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Allot

verb

Allot means to give or assign a share.

5 letters 2 syllables

What does Allot mean?

Allot means to give or assign a share.

Dictionary definition

To give or assign a share, amount, or portion of something.

Example sentences

Allot in a sentence

easy

The teacher will allot ten minutes for reading.

medium

Each team was allotted the same number of supplies.

hard

A good schedule should allot enough time for planning, work, and review.

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Allot

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Synonyms

Words like Allot

assignUse when giving something to a person or purpose.
allocateUse when setting aside a specific amount or share.
Antonyms

Opposite words

withholdUse when keeping something back.
keepUse when not giving something away.
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Word family

Allot word family

Base word

allot

verb

allotted

Assigned or given as a share in the past.

noun

allotment

A share or amount that has been assigned.

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