level
/ˈlɛvəl/noun, verb, adjective2 syllables
Level means: tear down so as to make flat with the ground.
Synonyms for level33
noun, as in a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
noun, as in a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
noun, as in an abstract place usually conceived as having depth
noun, as in indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
noun, as in a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line
verb, as in tear down so as to make flat with the ground
verb, as in become level or even
adjective, as in having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
adjective, as in not showing abrupt variations
adjective, as in being on a precise horizontal plane
adjective, as in oriented at right angles to the plumb
Opposites of level
What does level mean?19
verb
tear down so as to make flat with the ground“The building was levelled”
make level or straight“level the ground”
direct into a position for use“point a gun”
become level or even“The ground levelled off”
aim at“level criticism or charges at somebody”
talk frankly with; lay it on the line“I have to level with you”
adjective
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another“a flat desk”
of the score in a contest“the score is tied”
not showing abrupt variations“spoke in a level voice”
being on a precise horizontal plane“a billiard table must be level”
oriented at right angles to the plumb“the picture is level”
noun
a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process“a remarkable degree of frankness”
a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale“what level is the office on?”
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality“a moderate grade of intelligence”
a relative position or degree of value in a graded group“lumber of the highest grade”
an abstract place usually conceived as having depth“a good actor communicates on several levels”
indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line“park the car on the level”
height above ground“the water reached ankle level”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with level?2
two syllables
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Level in a sentence
- At a grassroots level, it is mandatory to take action.Sbgodin
- In times of crisis, it is always important to keep a level head.celeriac
- From a literary perspective, the book is not at the highest level.coynejeremy
- As more sea ice and glaciers melt, the global sea level rises.Hybrid
- In the final section of the level, there are respawning enemies.sabretou
- We can't let ourselves stoop down to their level, that's exactly what they want.DJ_Saidez
- If someone doesn't pass these exams, they drop to the level immediately below.Nylez
- Let's show mercy, but on a global level.Nylez
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of level
as a noun
- plural
- levels
as a verb
- past tense
- leveled
- present participle
- leveling
- third-person singular
- levels
- past participle
- leveled
as a adjective
- comparative
- leveler
- superlative
- levelest