Learn why "Allot" is correct and "Alot" is a common mistake.
Incorrect spelling - "Alot is incorrect; it's an informal, wrong spelling of 'a lot' or 'allot'."
"Alot" is a common misspelling of "Allot". Always use "Allot" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Allot means to give, assign, or distribute something."
"Allot": "Allot means to give, assign, or distribute something."
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" They allot time for each student.
"Correct:" The teacher allots homework evenly.
"Correct:" We allot resources for the project.
"Correct:" She allotted the tasks fairly.
"Incorrect:" They alot time for each student.
"Incorrect:" The teacher alots homework.
"Incorrect:" We alot resources.
"Incorrect:" She alot the tasks.
A: Allot.
A: No, it's incorrect.
A: Assign or distribute.
"Allot" is correct; "Alot" is a spelling mistake. Use 'allot' for distribution/assignment.