allowed

The word “allowed” means permitted; given official or personal approval to happen or be done. In plain terms, given permission — you're okay to do or have it.

“Allowed” is pronounced uh-LOWD (/əˈlaʊd/ in IPA).

Here is “allowed” used in a sentence: “Dogs are not allowed on the beach in summer.”

The opposite of “allowed” — its antonyms — are banned, forbidden and prohibited.

“Allowed” is an adjective.

“Allowed” is a very common word in modern English.

They sound the same but are unrelated. 'Allowed' is the past form of allow, meaning permitted, as in 'photos are allowed.' 'Aloud' is an adverb meaning out loud or audibly, as in 'read the passage aloud.' If you mean giving permission, the word you want is allowed.

Common opposites are forbidden, prohibited, banned, and not permitted, all meaning that something is refused approval. 'Barred' or 'disallowed' work in the same way. Which fits best depends on tone, but each signals the reverse of having official or personal permission to do something.

It is neutral and works comfortably in both settings. You can say 'kids aren't allowed in here' in casual speech or write 'visitors are allowed access on weekdays' in an official notice. For a more formal tone, 'permitted' or 'authorised' are close alternatives.