How Do You Spell LEVEE?

Pronunciation: [lˈɛviː] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "levee" is a bit tricky due to its pronunciation. The word is pronounced as [lev-ee], which makes it easy to mistake the spelling as "levvy." However, the correct spelling is "levee," with two "e's." The word "levee" refers to a raised embankment used to prevent the overflow of water. When pronouncing the word, make sure to place emphasis on the first syllable and elongate the "v" sound to create the proper enunciation.

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LEVEE Meaning and Definition

  1. A levee is a noun that refers to a wall or embankment constructed to prevent flooding by holding back water in rivers, lakes, or other bodies of water. It is designed to bolster the natural banks of a body of water, acting as a barrier to protect adjacent areas from being inundated during periods of high water levels or heavy rainfall.

    Typically made of earth, stones, concrete, or a combination of these materials, levees are often carefully engineered and strategically placed alongside water bodies prone to flooding. They serve as a defensive measure against the potential destruction and devastation caused by excessive water, such as the displacement of residents, damage to infrastructure, and loss of crops or valuable land.

    Levees can vary in height, width, and design, depending on the specific needs and circumstances of a particular area. They are typically constructed with a gradual slope on the water-facing side to minimize erosion and provide stability. Additionally, levees often incorporate drainage systems such as pipes or culverts to allow for the controlled release of water, preventing excessive pressure build-up behind the barriers.

    In summary, a levee is an artificial barrier constructed along the edges of bodies of water to prevent flooding and protect adjacent areas from the destructive effects of excess water.

  2. An assembly of visitors received by a sovereign or prince, or their representative, on stated public occasions; the embankment of a river.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of LEVEE

The word "levee" has a French origin, derived from the Old French term "lever", meaning "to rise" or "to raise". The word "levee" originally referred to the practice of a king or nobleman rising from bed in the morning, and it eventually evolved to signify a morning reception or assembly area where the king would receive visitors and conduct official business. Over time, the term "levee" broadened its meaning and came to represent any formal social gathering or reception where people would come to communicate with an important person of authority. In English, "levee" began to be used with a specific meaning related to a water barrier or embankment in the 18th century due to its resemblance to the raised ground used for the morning levees.

Similar spelling words for LEVEE

Plural form of LEVEE is LEVEES

Conjugate verb Levee

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have leveed
you would have leveed
he/she/it would have leveed
we would have leveed
they would have leveed

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been leveeing
you would have been leveeing
he/she/it would have been leveeing
we would have been leveeing
they would have been leveeing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would levee
you would levee
he/she/it would levee
we would levee
they would levee

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be leveeing
you would be leveeing
he/she/it would be leveeing
we would be leveeing
they would be leveeing

FUTURE

I will levee
you will levee
he/she/it will levee
we will levee
they will levee

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be leveeing
you will be leveeing
he/she/it will be leveeing
we will be leveeing
they will be leveeing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have leveed
you will have leveed
he/she/it will have leveed
we will have leveed
they will have leveed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been leveeing
you will have been leveeing
he/she/it will have been leveeing
we will have been leveeing
they will have been leveeing

IMPERATIVE

we Let´s levee

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was leveeing
you were leveeing
he/she/it was leveeing
we were leveeing
they were leveeing

PAST PARTICIPLE

leveed

PAST PERFECT

I had leveed
you had leveed
he/she/it had leveed
we had leveed
they had leveed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been leveeing
you had been leveeing
he/she/it had been leveeing
we had been leveeing
they had been leveeing

PRESENT

I levee
you levee
he/she/it levees
we levee
they levee

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am leveeing
you are leveeing
he/she/it is leveeing
we are leveeing
they are leveeing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

leveeing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have leveed
you have leveed
he/she/it has leveed
we have leveed
they have leveed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been leveeing
you have been leveeing
he/she/it has been leveeing
we have been leveeing
they have been leveeing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it levee

SIMPLE PAST

I leveed
you leveed
he/she/it leveed
we leveed
they leveed

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