allowance vs per diem

per diem vs allowance

allowance and per diem both are nouns.

allowance is a verb but per diem is not a verb.

allowance is not an adverb while per diem is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
allowance	Yes	No	Yes	No
per diem	Yes	No	No	Yes

As nouns, per diem is a hyponym of allowance; that is, per diem is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than allowance:

allowance: a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses
per diem: a daily allowance for living expenses (especially while traveling in connection with your job)

Other hyponyms of allowance include travel allowance, travel reimbursement.

allowance (noun)	per diem (noun)
the act of allowing	a daily allowance for living expenses (especially while traveling in connection with your job)
a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances
a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses
a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets

allowance (verb)	per diem (verb)
put on a fixed allowance, as of food

allowance (adverb)	per diem (adverb)
	one every day

Difference between allowance and per diem

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