How Do You Spell LEVY?

Pronunciation: [lˈɛvi] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "levy" can be a bit confusing at first glance. But, it actually follows a fairly straightforward pattern based on its IPA phonetic transcription of /ˈlɛvi/. The "l" and "v" sounds are pronounced as expected, but the "e" makes an "eh" sound instead of the typical long "ee" sound. The "y" at the end is also pronounced as a long "ee" sound. So, the correct spelling of "levy" reflects its pronunciation and phonetic transcription.

Meaning and Definition
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LEVY Meaning and Definition

  1. Levy is a term with multiple definitions depending on the context in which it is used. As a verb, levy refers to the act of imposing or collecting a tax, fee, or other financial obligation from individuals or entities by authority or force. It is the process by which a government or authority mandates the payment of funds from its citizens to finance public services, infrastructure, or other needs. Levying can also refer to the act of bringing about or implementing a legal or punitive action against someone, such as a fine or penalty.

    As a noun, a levy refers to the actual tax, fee, or charge that has been imposed. It can also refer to the total amount of money collected through taxation or other means. In a military context, a levy can signify the conscription of individuals into military service or the summoning and requisitioning of soldiers by a governing body during times of war or emergency.

    In a broader sense, levy can also denote the act of raising or mobilizing resources, whether it be financial, material, or personnel, for a specific purpose or cause. It can involve gathering support, contributions, or manpower to address a particular need or carry out a campaign or project.

    Overall, levy encompasses various meanings related to taxation, financial obligations, penalties, conscription, and resource mobilization.

  2. • To raise; to collect, said of troops or taxes.
    • The act of collecting men for some service; the men thus collected; the act of raising money by assessment.

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

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Etymology of LEVY

The word levy originated from the Old French term lever which means to raise or to lift. It is derived from the Latin word levare which also means to raise or to lift. Over time, the term levare developed into the Old English word levi, and eventually became the modern English word levy.

Idioms with the word LEVY

  • levy sth (up)on sm or sth The idiom "levy something (up)on someone or something" means to impose or enforce something upon someone or something, typically referring to a tax, fine, duty, or some sort of monetary burden. It implies the act of demanding or collecting something, often in a formal or official manner.

Similar spelling words for LEVY

Plural form of LEVY is LEVIES

Conjugate verb Levy

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have levied
you would have levied
he/she/it would have levied
we would have levied
they would have levied
I would have levy
you would have levy
he/she/it would have levy
we would have levy
they would have levy

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you levy
we let´s levy

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to levy

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

levied

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I levy
you levy
he/she/it levies
we levy
they levy

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

levying

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it levy

SIMPLE PAST

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

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