Allowed or Aloud?

Allowed

Allowed is the past tense of the verb allow, which means “to permit (to let something happen).”

Examples
My parents never allowed their dog on the furniture.
You are not allowed to smoke in the restaurant.
You will be allowed one hour to complete the test.

Swedish
tillåten, beviljad

Aloud

Aloud is an adverb and it means “out loud.” It refers to sounds that can be heard by others.

Examples
Please do not read aloud. You’re disturbing your classmates.
We laughed aloud at his joke.
I’m just thinking aloud.

Swedish
med hög röst, högt

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