adj
allowed
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adj
1
Permitted; given official or personal approval to happen or be done.
"Dogs are not allowed on the beach in summer."
"You are allowed one carry-on bag per passenger."
How to Use Allowed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiven permission — you're okay to do or have it.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "aloud" (spoken out loud) — they sound identical but mean completely different things.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
not allowed
allowed to
as many as allowed
Word Forms
more allowed comparative, most allowed superlative
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Dogs are not _____ on the beach in summer.