Which should you use, allowed or aloud? The adverb aloud means in a voice loud enough to be heard. Allowed is the past and the past participle form of the verb allow, meaning to give permission for someone to do something.
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Women were not aloud to play golf.
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Women were not allowed to play golf.
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Try to read your sentences allowed.
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| Correct: |
Try to read your sentences aloud.
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