allot

Meanings

• Verb

  To apportion or distribute (land, resources, etc.) in portions or allotments

  - "The government allots land to farmers for agricultural purposes."
  - "The company allots bonuses to its employees based on their performance."

• Verb

  To assign or designate for a particular purpose or use

  - "The manager allots specific tasks to each team member."
  - "The university allots scholarships to deserving students."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with allot
lot , spot , rot , pot , not , wot

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Variants

List of all variants of allot that leads to same result
allot , allots , allotted , allotter , allotters , allotting

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Etymology

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From Old French aloter, from alouer to distribute, from al, all + lot, share, portion

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Trivia

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1. The term 'allotment' is often used to refer to a piece of land that is rented or leased by individuals or families for the purpose of gardening or agriculture.

2. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, the term 'allotment' is also used to refer to a small, self-contained housing unit, especially in the context of social housing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Distribution: The process of allocating resources, goods, or opportunities among a group of people or entities

2. Portion: A part or share of something, especially food

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Culture

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The term 'allot' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of land distribution in rural communities. For instance, in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm,' the pigs are given allotments of land to work and live on.

How to Memorize "allot"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a farmer distributing land to his workers, with each worker being given a specific allotment.
   - Visualize a company manager assigning tasks to his team members, with each team member being given a specific allotment of responsibilities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'allot' with 'distribution' or 'assignment'.
   - Associate the word 'allot' with the idea of sharing or portioning out resources or tasks.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'All Ottos Own Lots' to remember the meaning of 'allot' as 'to distribute' or 'assign'.

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