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levee

The word “levee” has 2 syllables: lev-ee

It's pronounced as /ˈlɛ.vi/

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In the thesaurus, “levee” has 42 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for levee along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for levee

Meanings of levee

  • noun
    1. An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
    2. The steep bank of a river.
    3. The border of an irrigated field.
    4. A pier or other landing place on a river.
    5. The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.
    6. A reception of visitors held after getting up.
    7. A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.
  • verb
    1. To keep within a channel by means of levees.
    2. To attend the levee or levees of.

Example Sentences

  • The workers built a levee to protect the town from flooding.
  • Heavy rains caused the old levee to weaken and crack.
  • Farmers rely on the levee system to safeguard their fields.
  • The government funded repairs to the damaged levee.
  • When the river rose, the levee barely held back the water.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms or another words to levee, such as: barrage, barricade, barrier, berth, block, breakwater, breastwork.

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