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“Leaven” or “Levin”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

leaven: (noun) a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid. (noun) an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something.

levin: NA

Pronunciation

leaven: l·EH·v·ah·n

levin: l·EH·v·ih·n

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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)

Examples of “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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