verb
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allot
uh-LOT
Allot (verb) means to give out or assign a share of something to each person or purpose. Example: “Each candidate was allotted ten minutes to speak.”
verb
1
To give out or assign a share of something to each person or purpose.
"Each candidate was allotted ten minutes to speak."
"Land was allotted to settlers by the local authority."
How to use allot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo give someone a fixed share of something, as part of a plan.
Easily confused with
a lot
Common pairings
allot time
allotted task
allot funds
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- allots
- Past tense
- allotted
Etymology
From Old French aloter, built on lot, the same root behind the English word "lot" meaning a share or portion decided by chance.
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What does “allot” mean?
The word “allot” means to give out or assign a share of something to each person or purpose. In plain terms, to give someone a fixed share of something, as part of a plan.
How do you pronounce “allot”?
“Allot” is pronounced uh-LOT (/əˈlɑt/ in IPA).
How do you use “allot” in a sentence?
Here is “allot” used in a sentence: “Each candidate was allotted ten minutes to speak.”
What part of speech is “allot”?
“Allot” is a verb.
Where does the word “allot” come from?
The word “allot” comes from Old French. From Old French aloter, built on lot, the same root behind the English word "lot" meaning a share or portion decided by chance.
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