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“Leaven” or “Levin”

leaven / levin are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

leaven l·EH·v·ah·n

  • nouna substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid.
  • nounan influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something.

levin l·EH·v·ih·n

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“leaven”

  • …to the Eucharist as the leaven of the Christian life, and…
  • leaven), whereas in other cases the…
  • …as a food additive to leaven cake mixes (make them rise)…

“levin”

  • Tony Levin – bass guitar (11)
  • …in Schools, founded by Joel Levin and Esther Warkov, aimed at…
  • Salmond Solomon Levin.
  • In these works Levin created compositions of sawed and…
  • According to Ellison & Levin (1998), some studies indicate that…
  • …these include Nancy Lynch, Leonid Levin, Jeanne Ferrante, Charles Rackoff, Larry…
  • In 2015, Levin & Associates was among the…
  • Levin was born in New Jersey.
  • Tony Levin – bass
  • Levin, Hjördis, 'Proletärkvinnor, Ohoj!

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