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- pronunciation:
- le
vi
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
levies |
| definition 1: |
the collection by a government of money, property, or troops.
The levy of taxes will take place at the end of the year.- synonyms:
- confiscation, tax
- similar words:
- draft, muster
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| definition 2: |
that which is collected in this way.
The levy is being counted.- synonyms:
- duty, tariff, tax
- similar words:
- muster, toll
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| related words: |
custom, duty, tariff |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
levies, levying, levied |
| definition: |
to carry out the levy of; collect.
The city levies a tax on property owners.- synonyms:
- collect, exact, muster
- similar words:
- confiscate, convene, draft, raise, seize, summon
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| related words: |
assess, charge, tax |
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| derivation: |
levier (n.) |
The words levy and levee (an embankment) sound alike but have different meanings.
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