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allowance vs travel allowance

travel allowance vs allowance

allowance and travel allowance both are nouns.

allowance is a verb but travel allowance is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
allowance Yes No Yes No
travel allowance Yes No No No
As nouns, travel allowance is a hyponym of allowance; that is, travel allowance is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than allowance:
  • allowance: a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses
  • travel allowance: a sum allowed for travel
Other hyponyms of allowance include per diem, travel reimbursement.
allowance (noun) travel allowance (noun)
the act of allowing a sum allowed for travel
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) travel allowance (verb)
put on a fixed allowance, as of food
Difference between allowance and travel allowance

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