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Money & Possessions — Lesson 10

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allocating

ˈæləkeɪtɪŋ

Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose — the government is allocating funds to education.

The government is allocating funds to education.

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allocation

ˌæləˈkeɪʃən

A share set aside for a specific purpose — each team member received an allocation of tasks.

The allocation of funds to education has increased this year.

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allocations

ˌæləˈkeɪʃənz

A share set aside for a specific purpose — the allocations of funds must be approved by the committee.

The government announced new budget allocations for healthcare.

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allot

əˈlɑt

Give out — we need to allot more resources to this project.

The committee allotted $50,000 to each department.

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allotment

əˈlɑːtmənt

A share set aside for a specific purpose — I grow tomatoes and carrots on my allotment every summer.

I grow tomatoes and carrots on my allotment every summer.

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allotted

əˈlɑːtɪd

Give out — the budget was allotted equally among all departments.

Each team member was allotted a specific task to complete.

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allowance

əˈlaʊəns

An amount allowed or granted (as during a given period) — you can claim an allowance for work-related expenses.

My parents give me a weekly allowance of twenty pounds.

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allowances

əˈlaʊənsɪz

An amount allowed or granted (as during a given period) — she receives a monthly allowance from her parents.

She receives a monthly allowance from her parents.

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amends

əˈmendz

A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury — they made amends after their argument.

He tried to make amends for his mistake by apologizing.

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amenities

əˈmenətiz

Things that make you comfortable and at ease — we need to check what amenities are available in the area.

The hotel offers many amenities, including a swimming pool and gym.

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amortize

əˈmɔːrtaɪz

Liquidate gradually — we need to amortize these assets on the balance sheet.

The company decided to amortize the loan over ten years.

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amount

əˈmaʊnt

A quantity of money — what amount of money do you need?

What amount of money do you need?

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