Meaning & use
aloting
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“aloting” is a form of “allot”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
verbtransitive
giving out or sharing something, especially time, money, or tasks, to someone or for a purpose
Grammar: Takes an object: allot something to someone. The -ing form is 'allotting', not 'aloting'.
Patterns
- allot something to someone
- allot someone something
- allot time for something
The teacher is allotting ten minutes for each group to present.
They are allotting funds to the new project.
She is allotting herself two hours to finish the report.
Word forms
| third person singular | allots |
|---|---|
| past tense | allotted |
| past participle | allotted |
| -ing form | allotting |
Common combinations
- allot time
- We need to allot more time for questions.
- allot resources
- The government allotted resources to rural schools.
- allot seats
- Each party was allotted seats in the parliament.
- allot a budget
- They allotted a small budget for decorations.
Synonyms and how they differ
- allocate
- More formal and common in business or official contexts; 'allot' is slightly more literary or old-fashioned.
- assign
- Often used for tasks or duties; 'allot' is more about sharing out a limited amount.
- distribute
- Focuses on giving out to many people; 'allot' emphasizes the portion each person gets.
Opposites
Word family
- allotment noun
- A share or portion given to someone; also a small piece of land rented for growing vegetables.
Commonly confused: aloting or a lot?
aloting vs a lot
A common phrase meaning 'a large amount'; 'allot' is a verb meaning 'to give out'. They sound similar but are completely different.
Practice
Choose the correct spelling: The teacher is ___ 10 minutes for the quiz.
Choose one answer.
The verb 'allot' doubles the final 't' before '-ing': 'allotting'. 'Aloting' and 'alloting' are misspellings, and 'alloteing' is not a word.
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