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allot Definition

al·lot (ə lät)

transitive verb -·lot·ted, -·lot·ting

  1. to distribute by lot or in arbitrary shares; apportion
  2. to give or assign as one's share each speaker is allotted five minutes

Etymology: OFr aloter < a-, to + loter < lot, lot, of Gmc orig.: see lot

allot Synonyms

allot

v.

apportion, allocate, assign, mete out, distribute, dispense, parcel out, divide up, share, allow, bestow, grant, give, dole out, set apart, set aside, designate, earmark, appropriate; see also assign 1, distribute 1.

allot and assign both imply the giving of a share or portion with no indication of uniform distribution, assign having the extra connotation of authoritativeness I was assigned the task of allotting the seats; apportion connotes the just, proportionate, often uniform distribution of a fixed number of portions; allocate usually implies the allowance of a fixed amount for a specific purpose to allocate $50 for books

allot Usage Examples

Object

  • span: There was a man who knew how to wring the most from our allotted span.
  • quota: Every user has been allotted a quota depending on their course requirements.
  • share: How do I allot more shares to my company?
  • slot: Please do not squeeze another patient into your allotted time slot.
  • over: E C & B closed at 211 for 7 off their allotted 45 overs.
  • bonus: Such additional amount of non guaranteed final bonus will not constitute a " related bonus " or bonus allotted under the contract " .

Preposition: on

  • basis: Offices are also allotted partly on a patriclan basis.

Adjective complement

  • easy: By Jake Harrison - Year 1 This morning I did the fun run which was allot easier than doing work.

Modifying Another Word

  • quite: I've been traveling quite allot all over the world but I miss the London lifestyle!
  • then: This was the only bombing operation flown, as the squadron was then allotted to Special Duties.
  • so: Rain is now clearly holding off, so allot: rotavate and plant more pots.
  • not: Married couples, including officers, were not allotted cabins necessarily together.
  • also: Time is also allotted to develop subject knowledge through independent study.

Present participle complement

  • accord: The parties get seats allotted according to the percentage of votes they achieve minus the seats won by majority.

Preposition: in

  • lieu: At the enclosure of the commons, in 1814, there were about 300 acres of land allotted in lieu of the tithes.

Preposition: of

  • money: This means that especially on long distance calls broadband phones can save allot of money.
  • fun: Karaoke machines are allot of fun and are especially popular with children, young children love to sing along to their favorite songs.
  • people: There were allot of local people from around Glastonbury who always went to parties like ourselves.
  • time: Only if she knows a limit break that hits the foe allot of times.

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