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Definitions

allotted

[uh-lot-id] / əˈlɒt ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
distributed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appropriated assigned dispersed scattered shared
STRONG
allocated apportioned budgeted dealt diffuse dispensed divided rationed
WEAK
doled out given away handed out spread evenly
ADJECTIVE
placed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arranged fixed implanted located planted settled situated
STRONG
allocated based deposited installed lodged occupying positioned quartered rated set stationed stored stowed

Example Sentences

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Pheu Thai was allotted nine minister jobs, including agriculture, labour, education and social development.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

One undisputed example of contracts that went awry is $6 million allotted to AllHere, a tech startup that was hired to design an all-purpose, artificial intelligence chatbot for L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Iroko, who finished fourth as favourite last year behind the one-two-three for Irish trainer Mullins, has been allotted 11st 1lb and is the current favourite.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

In the lab, each person attempted to solve a series of brain teaser puzzles, with three minutes allotted per puzzle.

From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2026

Mary Lewis, who was born in 1861, was an allotted member of the tribe.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.