allot
/əˈlɑːt/
al · lot
ə · lɑːt
English Definition
v. assign, distribute
Significado en Español
asignar, distribuir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phân bổ, cấp phát
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Example Sentence
We were allotted seats.
我们被分配了座位。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
all(whole)+lot(part)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “allot”:
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A
withhold
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B
allocate
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C
seize
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D
hoard
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B — allocate.
“allot” means v. assign, distribute
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the new project, the manager decided to ______ tasks among the team members to ensure efficiency.
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A
gather
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B
restrict
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C
allot
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D
observe
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C — allot.
“allot” means v. assign, distribute
Common questions about “allot”
What does “allot” mean?
allot — v. assign, distribute. In Chinese: 分配，拨给.
How do you pronounce “allot”?
allot is pronounced /əˈlɑːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: al · lot.
How do you use “allot” in a sentence?
We were allotted seats. (我们被分配了座位。)
What are synonyms for “allot”?
assign, allocate — all close in meaning to allot (v. assign, distribute).
Is “allot” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. allot appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “allot”?
all(whole)+lot(part)
