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allowance in Malay

elaun

/əˈlaʊəns//əˈlaʊɪns/

allowance in Malay: elaun. In English, allowance means permission; granting, conceding, or admitting.

Malay words for allowance

abatement; deduction; the taking into account of mitigating circumstances
elaun

English meaning of allowance

  1. noun Permission; granting, conceding, or admitting.
  2. noun Acknowledgment.
  3. noun An amount, portion, or share that is allotted or granted; a sum granted as a reimbursement, a bounty, or as appropriate for any purpose.
  4. noun Such a sum or portion granted to a family member or familiar, especially one's own child; pocket money for such a person.

Full definition of allowance

allowance in a sentence

  • her meagre allowance of food or drink
  • Being a volunteer is unpaid, but we get accommodation and a living allowance of 100 euros a week.
  • She gives her daughters each an allowance of thirty dollars a month.

Synonyms of allowance

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Questions about allowance in Malay

What is the meaning of allowance in Malay?
Allowance in Malay is elaun.
Apakah maksud allowance dalam bahasa Melayu?
Allowance: elaun.
What does allowance mean in English?
Allowance means permission; granting, conceding, or admitting.

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