allowed

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/əˈlaʊd/ · al-lowed

Permitted or allowed.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Permitted or allowed.

اجازت دی گئی یا تسلیم شدہ۔

اجازت دی گئی

ijazat di gayi

Synonyms

permittedapprovedacceptedمنظورمجازاجازت یافتہ

Antonyms

prohibitedforbiddendeniedممنوعپابندیمنع

Common Collocations

  • allowed hours
  • allowed use
  • allowed activities

Example Sentences

Pets are not allowed in this area.

پالتو جانور اس علاقے میں اجازت نہیں ہیں۔

Paltoo jaanwar is ilaqay mein ijazat nahin hain.

You're allowed to speak freely here.

آپ کو یہاں آزادانہ گفتگو کرنے کی اجازت ہے۔

Aap ko yahan azaadana guftagu karne ki ijazat hai.

Only authorized personnel are allowed beyond this point.

صرف مجاز اہلکاروں کو اس نقطے سے آگے جانے کی اجازت ہے۔

Sirf majaaz ahlkaron ko is nuqtay se aage jane ki ijazat hai.

Easily Confused With

aloud:'Allowed' refers to something permitted, while 'aloud' refers to speaking out loud.

Word Family

allow
verbاجازت دینا
allowable
adjectiveاجازت دی گئی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'allow' as giving someone the green light.

Imagine a sign with a green light allowing passage.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "alowen" — to permit

First known use: 14th century

The word 'allowed' comes from Middle English 'alowen' meaning to permit or let happen. It has evolved through Old English and has remained in similar form.