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dole

The correct spelling is dole.

How to pronounce dole

/dɔʊl/
noun

IPA: /dɔʊl/

Say it like: Dol-e

The correct spelling is dole. Money or other goods given as charity. For example: "I get my dole paid twice a week."

Usage Examples

I get my dole paid twice a week.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Money or other goods given as charity.
  2. 2.Distribution; dealing; apportionment.
  3. 3.Payment by the state to the unemployed.
  4. 4.A boundary; a landmark.
  5. 5.A void space left in tillage.

verb

  1. 1.To distribute in small amounts; to share out small portions of a meager resource.

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