DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
leverage
/'lɛvərɪdʒ/ · lɛvərɪdʒ
Leverage has 3 syllables: lev · er · age.
lev
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er
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age
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noun. The mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever.
noun. Investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses).
verb. Provide with leverage.
noun. Strategic advantage; power to act effectively.
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