Difference between Levee and Levy

Levee

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi. The steep bank of a river, or border of an irrigated field. A pier or other landing place on a river. The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest. A reception of visitors held after getting up. A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.

Levy

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To impose a tax or fine, to collect monies due, or to confiscate propertyTo draft someone into military serviceTo wage war

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act of levyingThe tax, property or people so levied