Allowed vs. Aloud

Posted by Administrator on June 6, 2009 in The Word |
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These words sound alike but look and function very differently.

Allowed is the past tense of the verb allow, meaning “to permit” or “to assign as a share or suitable amount” (please consult your dictionary for other meanings).

The dog was allowed to sleep on the bed.
She allowed three hours for the drive to the airport.

Aloud is an adverb meaning “with the speaking voice.”

Please read the poem aloud.

Putting it all together:

She allowed her children to read joke books aloud only after supper.

(Definitions taken from The Merriam-Webster Dictionary.)

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