Aloud vs Allowed: What's the Difference?
What's the Difference?
The word "aloud" means 'in a voice that can be heard,' while "allowed" is used to mean 'permitted.
Memory Tip: aloud = speak out loud, allowed = permission granted
aloud has /d/ sound, allowed has /t/ sound
aloud /əˈlaʊd/
adverbIn a voice that can be heard by others.
Example:
She was reading the story aloud so everyone in the room could hear it clearly.
Common patterns:
read aloud
say aloud
think aloud
allowed /əˈlaʊd/
verbTo give permission for someone to do something.
Example:
If you finish your homework, you will be allowed to watch TV.
Common patterns:
not allowed
allowed access
allowed time
Common Mistakes
She was not aloud to go to the party.
She was not allowed to go to the party.
The word 'allowed' is correct here because it means 'permitted'.
He read the poem allowed to the class.
He read the poem aloud to the class.
The word 'aloud' is correct here because it means 'in a voice that can be heard'.
Quick Practice
0/2 correct1. She was reading the story ____ so everyone in the room could hear it clearly.
2. If you finish your homework, you will be ____ to watch TV.
Other Confusing Words
Never confuse aloud / allowed again
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