Definitions
- Referring to the ringing of a bell, especially a church bell. - Describing the imposition of a tax or fee on a specific group or individual. - Talking about the accumulation of charges or fees over time, such as for toll roads or bridges.
- Referring to the imposition of a tax or fee on a specific group or individual. - Describing the collection of a fine or penalty for a particular offense or violation. - Talking about the recruitment or conscription of troops or soldiers for military service.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the imposition of a charge or fee.
- 2Both can be used in a financial context.
- 3Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
- 4Both involve the collection of money or resources.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Tolled is more commonly used to describe the ringing of a bell, while levy is more commonly used to describe the imposition of a tax or fee.
- 2Scope: Tolled can refer to a specific instance of ringing a bell or charging a fee, while levy can refer to a broader system of taxation or conscription.
- 3Connotation: Tolled can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context, while levy often has a negative connotation associated with taxes or fines.
- 4Application: Tolled is more commonly used in a literal sense, while levy can also be used figuratively to describe the collection of other resources, such as troops or supplies.
Remember this!
Tolled and levy are both words that refer to the imposition of a charge or fee. However, tolled is more commonly used to describe the ringing of a bell or charging a fee for using a specific road or bridge. On the other hand, levy is more commonly used to describe the imposition of a tax or fee on a specific group or individual, or the collection of a fine or penalty for a particular offense or violation.
