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Commonly Confused Words: Allowed vs. Aloud

What does each word mean? The word allow refers to the act of making it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen. The past tense and past participle for allow is allowed. You can read the full Spellzone dictionary definition of the word here. Here is allowed used in some example sentences: The teacher allowed the class to spend five extra minutes in the playground. By leaving earlier than he needed to, he allowed himself time to stop at the shop. His argument was weak, but she allowed it because she was bored of the debate. Click here for the Spellzone Word Lists which include the word allowed. The Spellzone dictionary defines aloud...

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