share vs allowance

allowance vs share

share and allowance both are nouns.

share and allowance both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
share	Yes	No	Yes	No
allowance	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

share: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
allowance: an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

Other hyponyms of share include tranche, dispensation, dole, way, ration, piece, slice, split, interest, stake, profit sharing, cut, allocation, allotment.

share (noun)	allowance (noun)
the allotment of some amount by dividing something	the act of allowing
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result	a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil	an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group	an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances
any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate	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

share (verb)	allowance (verb)
communicate	put on a fixed allowance, as of food
give out as one's portion or share
have, give, or receive a share of
use jointly or in common
have in common

Difference between share and allowance

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