allot vs allocate
allocate vs allotallot and allocate both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| allot | No | No | Yes | No |
| allocate | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
allocate is a hyponym of
allot; that is, allocate is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
allot:
- allot: give out
- allocate: distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
| allot (verb) | allocate (verb) |
|---|---|
| allow to have | distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose |
| give out | |
| administer or bestow, as in small portions |
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