Allot

Pronunciation: /əˈlɑt/

Definitions of allot

verb to allocate or distribute (a portion of something) to someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 I allot one hour each day for studying English.

A2 She allots specific tasks to each team member.

B1 The teacher allots extra time for students who need help.

B2 The project manager allots resources efficiently to meet deadlines.

C1 The government allots funds for various social programs.

C2 The CEO allots responsibilities to different departments to ensure smooth operations.

Examples of allot in a Sentence

formal The committee will allot a specific amount of funding to each project.

informal I'll allot some time this weekend to work on my presentation.

slang I'll allot some cash for the concert tickets.

figurative She always seems to allot more energy to her work than to her personal life.

Grammatical Forms of allot

• past tense: allotted
• plural: allotments
• comparative: more allotted
• superlative: most allotted
• present tense: allots
• future tense: will allot
• perfect tense: has allotted
• continuous tense: is allotting
• singular: allot
• positive degree: allot
• infinitive: to allot
• gerund: allotting
• participle: allotted

Origin and Evolution of allot

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'allot' originated from the Old French word 'aloter' which means to divide or distribute by lot.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'allot' has come to be used more broadly to mean to distribute or assign something in a fair or proportionate way, not just through the process of drawing lots.