What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
bunds
Example
The bunds along the river prevented the town from flooding during heavy rains. [bunds: noun]
Example
They are building bunds to redirect the water away from the residential area. [bunds: verb]
levee
Example
The city built a levee to protect the town from the rising river. [levee: noun]
Example
They are reinforcing the levee to ensure it can withstand the force of the water. [levee: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Levee is more commonly used than bunds in American English, while bunds is more commonly used in British English. Both words are specific to certain regions and may not be widely known or used outside of those areas.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between bunds and levee?
Both bunds and levees are technical terms and are generally used in formal or technical contexts related to engineering, geography, or environmental sciences.
