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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

stipend vs allowance

0. However, if the veteran was medically discharged and receives a VA service-connected disability stipend, the time limits are not applicable.02br
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0If you wish. 02br 02br 00Edit. My dictionary disagrees.

— Avangi

  • 0If you wish.
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0If you wish. In my opinion a stipend is a one-time payment while an allowance is received once per month or once per week.02br
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00Edit. My dictionary disagrees. Stipend = regular pmt.0-
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0Hi,02br
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00Mostly English words have nuances attached to them, based on how I see it, especially when used in sentences. When you replace that word with 'allowance' the sentence will look awkward because a veteran is likely to receive regular payments based on his past service to the government and in that context, 'stipend' is a better word to use. To me, if I may be b
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0Hi,02br
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01font00However, if the veteran was medically discharged and receives a VA service-connected disability stipend, the time limits are not applicable.02font02br
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01font00Can I replace "stipend" with "allowance"? 02font00Yes. But here are a few comments.02br
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0Thanks, Avangi and Clive.0-
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