ALOUD vs. ALLOWED

ALOUD vs. ALLOWED

Jul 16, 2023

What's the difference between ALOUD and ALLOWED?

The words "aloud" and "allowed" are homophones, which means they sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.


ALOUD

Aloud is an adverb and means something is loud enough to hear. It refers to speaking or reading something audibly, in a voice that can be heard by others. It is the opposite of "silently" or "quietly."


EXAMPLES:

  1. She read the poem aloud to the audience.
  2. Please think before speaking aloud.
  3. The teacher asked the students to read aloud.


ALLOWED

Allowed is a the past tense and past participle form of the verb allow and means to let someone have or do something. We use this verb when we give permission or approval for something. Opposites of "allow" include the words "prohibit" and "forbid."


EXAMPLES:

  1. The teacher allowed the students to work in pairs.
  2. Pets are not allowed in the restaurant.
  3. You aren't allowed to take pictures in this area.