level

/lˈɛvə‌l/

/ˈɫɛvəɫ/

[adjective] [noun] [verb]

level

[ADJECTIVE]

having a surface that is flat and horizontal

synonyms : flat

plane

being on a precise horizontal plane

not showing abrupt variations

synonyms : unwavering

oriented at right angles to the plumb

of the score in a contest

synonyms : even

level(p)

tied(p)

Level

[NOUN]

one of the many floors that are in a building

synonyms : floor

storey

story

a point or position on a scale of quantity, quality, extent, etc.

synonyms : degree

grade

a particular standard of skill or ability

synonyms : grade

tier

the amount or degree of something that is measured on a scale and in comparison to other amounts or degrees

synonyms : degree

point

stage

height above ground

indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid

synonyms : spirit level

a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line

synonyms : horizontal surface

an abstract place usually conceived as having depth

synonyms : layer

stratum

(in computer games) an area that the player has access to as they take on an objective

a tool used to determine the horizontal or vertical alignment of a surface

to level

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

aim at

make level or straight

synonyms : even

even out

flush

to destroy a building, area, etc. completely

synonyms : dismantle

antonyms : raise

become level or even

synonyms : level off

talk frankly with; lay it on the line

direct into a position for use

synonyms : charge

point

Examples

1. The Geiger counter detected high levels of radiation in the vicinity of the radioactive material.

2. The conflict has now reached a new level of intensity.

3. As the saying goes, new levels, new devils.

4. All through the hijacking the pilot kept a level head.