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uh-LOT/əˈlɒt/

To allot is to give a share of something for a purpose: allot time, allot funds, allot a room. Allocate (already in the dictionary) is the close twin, often of resources at scale; withhold sits opposite. Flexibility is not a person; a spare is a name.

Meaning

To give a share of something to someone for a particular purpose.

Examples

• “Allot a named spare to the night sitting; “flexibility” is not a name.”
• “Allocate is already in this course. Assign is everyday. A share is a quantity with an owner. Flexibility is a mood. Write the name; then the adjective if it still helps.”

Good to know

Give a share / assign a portion. Close: allocate (already in the dictionary). Everyday: assign. Flexibility ≠ a named spare.

Near in meaning

allocate

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