English Dictionary
Definition permission in British English
permission
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[uncountable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
▪ ask, deny, gain, get, give, grant, obtain, receive, refuse, request, secure, seek
Ways of asking and giving permission
the most usual and general way of asking permission
a more formal and polite way of asking permission
used when asking permission, for showing you do not want to interrupt or annoy someone
the most usual and general way of giving permission
a more formal and polite way of giving permission
used when you cannot see any reason to prevent someone from doing something
used informally for making someone feel comfortable about doing something
used informally for giving someone permission to have or use something, especially food or drink
used for giving someone permission to do something, even though you do not really want them to do it
Examples:
Can I take your car to work tomorrow?
May I use the phone?
Would it be all right if I turned the radio off? ♦ Do you mind if I open a window?
You can take the big bag as well if you like.
‘Could I stay the night at Ann’s?’ ‘I don’t see why not, so long as you’re home before lunch tomorrow.’
‘Do you mind if I bring my bike inside?’ ‘Of course you can/By all means, there’s plenty of space.’
‘Is it all right if I take a bath?’ ‘Sure, go ahead/feel free. I’ll get you a towel.’
‘Is there any more bread?’ ‘Help yourself. You know where it is.’
‘Is it all right if I invite Bob to the party?’ ‘If you must, but you know I don’t like him.’
Who gave you permission to come in here?
