How Do You Spell LEVER?

Pronunciation: [lˈiːvə] (IPA)

The word "lever" is spelled with five letters: L-E-V-E-R. It is pronounced as /ˈlɛvər/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The spelling of the word reflects the way it sounds. The first sound is the voiced alveolar lateral approximant /l/, followed by the short vowel sound /ɛ/. The next two sounds are the voiceless labiodental fricative /v/ and the schwa sound /ə/. The final sound is the voiced alveolar approximant /r/. Overall, the spelling and phonetic transcription of "lever" accurately represent its pronunciation.

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LEVER Meaning and Definition

  1. A lever is a simple machine used to amplify or change the direction of the applied force in order to perform certain tasks or achieve mechanical advantage. It consists of a rigid bar or beam that rotates around a fixed point called a fulcrum. The lever is utilized in various applications, including mechanical, engineering, and everyday tools.

    The lever is classified into three types based on the relative positions of the force applied, the resistance, and the fulcrum: first-class, second-class, and third-class levers. In a first-class lever, the fulcrum is located between the force and the resistance. This type of lever allows for the force to be applied to one end, while the resistance is situated at the other end, with the fulcrum acting as a pivot point. Examples of first-class levers include seesaws and pliers.

    A second-class lever has the resistance located between the force and the fulcrum. In this configuration, the force is applied at one end, while the fulcrum and resistance are at opposite sides. This arrangement allows for mechanical advantage, as the force arm is longer than the resistance arm. Examples of second-class levers include wheelbarrows and bottle openers.

    Finally, a third-class lever has the force applied between the fulcrum and the resistance. It is characterized by having a shorter force arm compared to the resistance arm. Common examples of third-class levers are shovels and fishing rods.

    Overall, levers are simple but essential tools that are widely implemented in different fields to make work easier and more efficient by utilizing the mechanical principles of fulcrum points and applied forces.

  2. A strong bar of iron or wood, turning on a support or prop called a fulcrum; one of the mechanical powers.

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

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Etymology of LEVER

The word "lever" comes from the Old French word "levier" which in turn originated from the Latin word "levare" meaning "to lift" or "to raise". The Latin word eventually led to the formation of the Old English word "lēofer" or "leffor", which later evolved into the Middle English "lever" and eventually the modern English "lever".

Similar spelling words for LEVER

Plural form of LEVER is LEVERS

Conjugate verb Lever

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you lever
we let´s lever

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to lever

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

levered

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I lever
you lever
he/she/it levers
we lever
they lever

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

levering

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been levering
you have been levering
he/she/it has been levering
we have been levering
they have been levering
I would have levered
we would have levered
you would have levered
he/she/it would have levered
they would have levered

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