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Definition:
To temporarily give someone possession or use of something, typically with the expectation of it being returned.

verb \ /uh-LOYT/

Synonyms: lend, loan, entrust, extend
Antonyms: reclaim, withhold, deny
She alloited me her bike while mine was in the shop.

The teacher alloited extra books to students who needed help studying.

Can you alloit me your tools for the weekend?
Alloit by Jeremy Dutriex June 17, 2025
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Correct definition = distribute: administer or bestow, as in small portions.

Incorrect version: An illiterate way of spelling "a lot". The most common mistake however (very common unfortunetly) is "alot".

I'm no snooty English teacher or anything, but these particular mistakes drive me crazy! What is going on with education these days?
Correct example: Given as a task; "her allotted chores"

Incorrect example: "I liek that allot"
Allot by Dope Slanger August 21, 2006
Related Words

Alliterary 

əˌlitəˈrārē

adjective

When a literature lover lavishes letters and lore with carefully crafted commentary that beat boxers can't consistently compete with and many of the words beginning letters are replete with the similarities of shape and sound.
Her alliterary essay was so poetically fantastic that Poe would wish for the opportunity to rewrite "The Raven."
Alliterary by CousinofCalliope September 16, 2014

Alliteration 

In case you can't understand what the other definitions are saying, Alliteration is a literary technique where words with similar primary sounds are repeated.
The popular phrase "my fine feathered friend" utilizes alliteration.
Alliteration by ShAdOwZ March 17, 2009

alliteration 

Alliteration articulates an artistic approach aimed at annotating and arranging alphabetic accoutrements as alarmingly affective alignments. Alliteration allows aspiring authors abilities above average approaches. Alliterative adroitness accentuates accomplishments (an appealing aspect appalling artistic arrangements attempt abominably).
American athlete Adam Archuleta asphyxiating after an alliteration attack.

alliterationer 

Pearl is a good alliterationer because she said “cool cat.”
alliterationer by Issame8375839 February 24, 2018

allotpun 

In fiction, a trait that a character's name is based off of. Originates from the "Sir blanks-a-lot" joke.
From the webcomic Sparklecare Hospital:
Name: Barry Ill, Uni Cornelius
Allotpun: gets sick easily, Unicorn
allotpun by csicko July 30, 2022