Definitions
- Referring to a fee or charge for using a particular road, bridge, or highway. - Talking about the negative impact or cost of something, such as a disaster or illness. - Describing the sound of a bell ringing mournfully, often in remembrance of someone who has died.
- Referring to a tax or fee imposed by a government or authority. - Talking about the act of collecting or imposing a tax or fee. - Describing the act of conscripting troops or raising an army.
List of Similarities
- 1Both toll and levy involve the imposition of a fee or charge.
- 2Both can be imposed by a government or authority.
- 3Both can have a negative impact on individuals or groups affected by them.
What is the difference?
- 1Type of charge: Toll refers specifically to a charge for using a particular road or bridge, while levy can refer to a broader range of taxes or fees.
- 2Purpose: Toll is generally used to fund the maintenance or construction of infrastructure, while levy can be used for a variety of purposes, including funding government programs or services.
- 3Scope: Toll is typically limited to a specific geographic area or location, while levy can be imposed on a wider scale, such as a national or regional level.
- 4Connotation: Toll can have a negative connotation due to its association with the cost of disasters or illness, while levy can have a neutral or even positive connotation when used to fund public services or programs.
- 5Usage: Toll is more commonly used in everyday language, while levy is more formal and often used in legal or governmental contexts.
Remember this!
Toll and levy are both terms used to describe charges or fees imposed on individuals or groups. However, toll specifically refers to a charge for using a particular road or bridge, while levy can refer to a broader range of taxes or fees. Additionally, toll is often associated with negative events or costs, while levy can have a neutral or even positive connotation when used to fund public services or programs.
