What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
embanking
Example
The city is embanking the river to prevent future floods. [embanking: verb]
Example
The embanking of the canal was necessary to prevent further erosion. [embanking: gerund or present participle]
leveeing
Example
The town is leveeing the river to prevent future floods. [leveeing: verb]
Example
The leveeing of the canal was necessary to prevent further erosion. [leveeing: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Embanking and leveeing are both technical terms used in engineering and environmental contexts. However, embanking is more commonly used in British English, while leveeing is more common in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between embanking and leveeing?
Both embanking and leveeing are formal words used in technical contexts, such as engineering and environmental studies.
