English dictionary
level
/'l/E/v/@/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Even; flat; having no part higher than another; having, or conforming to, the curvature which belongs to the undisturbed liquid parts of the earth's surface; as, a <i>level</i> field; <i>level</i> ground; the <i>level</i> surface of a pond or lake.
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noun
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a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
ExamplesA high level of care is required.
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a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
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a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
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height above ground
ExamplesThe water reached ankle level.
The pictures were at the same level.
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indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
Synonyms spirit levelSource: WordNet 3.0
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a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line
ExamplesPark the car on the level.
Synonyms horizontal surfaceSource: WordNet 3.0
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an abstract place usually conceived as having depth
ExamplesA good actor communicates on several levels.
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a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
ExamplesWhat level is the office on?
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A line or surface to which, at every point, a vertical or plumb line is perpendicular; a line or surface which is everywhere parallel to the surface of still water; -- this is the <i>true level</i>, and is a curve or surface in which all points are equally distant from the center of the earth, or rather would be so if the earth were an exact sphere.
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adjective satellite
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having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
ExamplesAcres of level farmland.
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not showing abrupt variations
ExamplesSpoke in a level voice.
She gave him a level look.
Synonyms unwaveringSource: WordNet 3.0
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being on a precise horizontal plane
ExamplesA billiard table must be level.
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oriented at right angles to the plumb
ExamplesThe picture is level.
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of the score in a contest
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verb
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aim at
ExamplesLevel criticism or charges at somebody.
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tear down so as to make flat with the ground
ExamplesThe building was levelled.
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make level or straight
ExamplesLevel the ground.
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direct into a position for use
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talk frankly with; lay it on the line
ExamplesI have to level with you.
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become level or even
ExamplesThe ground levelled off.
Synonyms level offSource: WordNet 3.0
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To make level; to make horizontal; to bring to the condition of a level line or surface; hence, to make flat or even; as, to <i>level</i> a road, a walk, or a garden.
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To be level; to be on a level with, or on an equality with, something; hence, to accord; to agree; to suit.
Source: webster1913