Literal, but the amount allowed may be figurative
[1]1. If receiving, one feels like a child.
2. Hint to make allowance for someone’s behavior.
[2]Dreams of an allowance symbolize issues of worth, abundance, deservability, and energy exchange. This dream is showing you how much prosperity you feel you are worth and how much good you will allow yourself to receive.
[3]If you received the allowance from a proper source (Le., parent, guardian, business, etc.), it indicates a happy time ahead; however, if you gave the allowance or it came from a questionable source, beware of family quarrels.
[4](See Also: Raise)
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