What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
leger
Example
He caught a big fish using the leger technique. [leger: noun]
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I placed a leger bet on the horse race. [leger: adjective]
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The accountant recorded the transactions in the leger. [leger: noun]
ledger
Example
The company's financial records were kept in a ledger. [ledger: noun]
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The workers secured the scaffold with a ledger. [ledger: noun]
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The inscription on the ledger marked the grave of the famous poet. [ledger: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ledger is more commonly used than leger in everyday language, especially in American English. Leger is more commonly used in British English and has more limited usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between leger and ledger?
Both leger and ledger are formal words used in specific contexts such as accounting, construction, and burial. However, leger may have a slightly less formal connotation due to its association with gambling or betting.
