allow
gb/əlˈaʊ/ us/əlˈaʊ/
A2
انگریزی
~ 300
معانی
0 معانی
فعل
A2
action
1
Give permission for something
To say that someone can do something, or that something can happen.
استعمال کا انداز:
to allow [someone/something] to [do something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'allow' with 'let'. 'Allow' is slightly more formal and often needs an object before the action, e.g., 'allow someone to do something'.
ہم معنی الفاظ
permit (Slightly more formal and often used in official contexts.)
متضاد الفاظ
forbid (Actively refuse to give permission.)
لفظی تراکیب
allow access
|allow entry
|allow time
|allow use
|allow freedom
موضوعات
daily life
|law
|rules
|daily_life
مثالیں
- The teacher allowed the students to leave early.
- My parents don't allow me to stay out after midnight.
- The software allows users to create their own profiles.
- Smoking is not allowed inside the building.
- They allowed the meeting to continue despite the noise.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- My mother allows me to watch TV after dinner.
- The park allows dogs.
- This key allows you to open the door.
- We are allowed to use the computer at school.
- He allows his son to play outside.
فعل
B1
action
2
Make something possible
To make it possible for something to happen.
استعمال کا انداز:
to allow [something] to [happen/be done]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse this meaning with giving permission; here, it is about possibility, not authority.
ہم معنی الفاظ
enable (Focuses on providing ability or means, not permission.)
متضاد الفاظ
prevent (Stops something from being able to happen.)
لفظی تراکیب
allow growth
|allow movement
|allow access
|allow changes
موضوعات
technology
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- The new system allows faster data processing.
- This design allows more light into the room.
- Good planning allows us to finish on time.
- The road's closure will not allow traffic through.
- His injury didn't allow him to play in the final.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- This app allows you to share photos.
- The window allows fresh air into the room.
- Good weather allows us to play outside.
- The rules allow changes when needed.
فعل
B1
action
3
Plan extra time or resources
To plan for extra time, money, or space when you do something.
استعمال کا انداز:
to allow [time/money/space] for [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse this with giving permission; here it means making a plan with extra resources or time.
ہم معنی الفاظ
allocate (Suggests deliberate setting aside of resources.)
متضاد الفاظ
overlook (Fail to plan or provide for something.)
لفظی تراکیب
allow time for
|allow money for
|allow space for
موضوعات
planning
|business
|work
|finance
|time
مثالیں
- You should allow at least two hours for the journey.
- We must allow enough space for all the guests.
- The budget allows for unexpected expenses.
- Allow some time for the paint to dry.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- Allow ten minutes to walk to school.
- We allow money for food on the trip.
- Please allow extra time for traffic.
- Allow space between the chairs.
فعل
C1
action
4
Accept a point in argument
To agree that something is true in a discussion, even if you don't like it.
استعمال کا انداز:
to allow that [clause]
عام غلطی:
'Allow that' is formal and rare in speech; learners may overuse it instead of 'admit' or 'agree'.
ہم معنی الفاظ
concede (Often used when reluctantly admitting something.)
متضاد الفاظ
deny (Refuse to accept something as true.)
لفظی تراکیب
allow that
موضوعات
discussion
|debate
|communication
مثالیں
- She allowed that she might have made a mistake.
- I allow that his idea has some merit.
- He allowed that their plan could work under certain conditions.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- I allow that you are right this time.
- He allows that it is a good idea.
- She allowed that she was wrong.
گرامر
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allow
IPA
GB/əlˈaʊ/
US/əlˈaʊ/
ہجا بندی اور زور
al - low (2 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (low)
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Verb
- Base: allow
- 3rd Person Singular: allows
- Present Participle: allowing
- Past: allowed
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
allows
verb
allowing
verb
allowed
verb
Core family
allowance
noun A2
Related words
allowable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
disallow
verb
unallowable
adjective
عبارات
allow for
1/əlˈaʊ fɚ/
phrasal verb
Consider in planning or decisions
To think about something important when you are making a plan or decision.
مثالیں
- You need to allow for delays when booking your train.
- The design allows for future expansion.
be allowed to
1/bˈi əlˈaʊd tə/
fixed phrase
Have permission to do something
To have official or personal permission to do something.
مثالیں
- We are allowed to take photos inside the museum.
- Children are not allowed to enter this area.
not allow something/someone out of your sight
1/nˈɑt əlˈaʊ səmˈɛθɪŋsˈoʊmˈoʊn ˈaʊt əv jˈʊɹ sˈaɪt/
idiom
informal
Watch closely without stopping
To watch someone or something all the time so you don't lose them or it.
مثالیں
- Keep the passport safe and don't allow it out of your sight.
- The mother didn't allow her child out of her sight in the busy market.