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level
1 flat, not sloping up or downWe found a nice level spot for a picnic under some pine trees. Synonyms and related words
Straight, upright and level 1a flat and smoothIf the surface isn’t level, the ball won’t roll properly. Synonyms and related words 1b flat, not piled up into a round shapea level teaspoon/tablespoon: Add two level teaspoons of salt. Synonyms and related words
Straight, upright and level
2 at the same heightThey stood next to each other so that their shoulders were level. level with: My head was level with George’s chin. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe height 3 next to someone or something, not behind them or further forwards than themMake sure the edges are level before you glue them together. level with: For most of the race he was level with the leader. draw level (with): She slowed down as she drew level with the house. Synonyms and related words
Next to, near to and not far away 4 equal in a competitionAt half time the two sides were level on 15 points each. level with: Leeds United are now level with Arsenal at the top of the league table. draw level (with): France drew level with Germany early in the second half. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe positions in a competition 5 used for describing amounts that have not become more or lessFuel prices have remained level for the last few months. Synonyms and related words
Not affected and not having an effect unaffected unaltered immune Synonyms and related words 6 steady and calmShe spoke in a level tone of voice. He looked at her with a level gaze. Synonyms and related words
level
1 flat, not sloping up or downWe found a nice level spot for a picnic under some pine trees. Synonyms and related words
Straight, upright and level 1a flat and smoothIf the surface isn’t level, the ball won’t roll properly. Synonyms and related words 1b flat, not piled up into a round shapea level teaspoon/tablespoon: Add two level teaspoons of salt. Synonyms and related words
Straight, upright and level
2 at the same heightThey stood next to each other so that their shoulders were level. level with: My head was level with George’s chin. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe height 3 next to someone or something, not behind them or farther forward than themMake sure the edges are level before you glue them together. level with: For most of the race he was level with the leader. draw level (with): She slowed down as she drew level with the house. Synonyms and related words
Next to, near to and not far away 4 equal in a competitionAt half time the two teams were level. level with: The Mets are now level with Atlanta in their division. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe positions in a competition 5 used for describing amounts that have not become more or lessGas prices have remained level for the last few months. Synonyms and related words
Not affected and not having an effect unaffected unaltered untouched Synonyms and related words 6 steady and calmShe spoke in a level tone of voice. He looked at her with a level gaze. Synonyms and related words
level
1 countable the amount of something, especially when it can be counted or measuredUnemployment is now at its lowest level for 15 years. level of: The level of inflation has continued to rise. a high/low level: There is a very high level of crime in this area. at a level: Interest rates will probably remain at the same level for a few more months. Synonyms and related words
General words for numbers, amounts and quantities accumulation allocation allowance 1a the amount of liquid that there is in a container, which can be seen by how high the liquid isCheck the level of fluid in the tank. Be careful not to let the oil level drop too far. The river is at its highest level for several years. Synonyms and related words
Amounts of liquid in a container 1b the amount of a chemical in another substanceA simple blood test is used to measure the level of alcohol in the blood. The study found quite high levels of mercury in some drinking water. Synonyms and related words
Chemical reactions and processes 1c the amount of a feeling that you feellevel of: I fully understand the level of anger felt by the victims’ families. Many people have to cope with very high levels of stress at work. Synonyms and related words
General words for moods and emotions
2 countable/uncountable the standard of someone’s abilityHe went on to study maths at university level. This will be her first opportunity to play at international level. This is an excellent book for advanced level students. Synonyms and related words
Standards used for judging things standard quality performance 2a the job that someone has in a company or organization, which shows how senior they areHe came into the firm at junior management level. There will be no pay increases for staff at secretarial level and below. Synonyms and related words
General words for rank and status paygrade walk of life status 2b the place that someone has in a society, which shows how rich or important they areThese social changes will affect everyone, at all levels of society. Synonyms and related words
General words for rank and status paygrade walk of life status
3 countable/uncountable a part or stage in a system that has several parts or stagesDecisions should be taken at local, not national, level. by the time children reach secondary school level Synonyms and related words
Individual stages of events and processes episode gradation in/during the heat of something 4 countable/uncountable one of the floors in a buildinga garage at basement level Synonyms and related words
Floors and levels of buildings basement downstairs downstairs 5 a part of a computer game that someone must complete before they move to the next stage Synonyms and related words
Parts of computer programs, systems or software anchor link autoflow automatic hyphenation 6 countable mainly Americana spirit level Synonyms and related words
General hand tools adjustable spanner Allen key applicator 7 countable/uncountable a particular heightRaise both arms to shoulder level. Synonyms and related words 8 countable a way of understanding or expressing somethingThe story can be understood on several different levels. Synonyms and related words
General words for meaning 9 take something to the next levelto improve something which is already successfulI’m sure we can take our business to the next level. Submitted by: Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 03/11/2018
on the level on a personal level stoop/descend to someone’s level level
1 countable the amount of something, especially when it can be counted or measuredUnemployment is now at its lowest level for 15 years. level of: The level of inflation has continued to rise. a high/low level: There is a very high level of crime in this area. at a level: Interest rates will probably remain at the same level for a few more months. Synonyms and related words
General words for numbers, amounts and quantities accumulation allocation allowance 1a the amount of liquid that there is in a container, which can be seen by how high the liquid isCheck the level of the fluid in the tank. Be careful not to let the oil level drop too much. The river is at its highest level for several years. Synonyms and related words
Amounts of liquid in a container 1b the amount of a chemical in another substanceA simple blood test is used to measure the level of alcohol in the blood. The study found very high levels of mercury in some drinking water. Synonyms and related words
Chemical reactions and processes 1c the amount of a feeling that you feellevel of: I fully understand the level of anger felt by the victims’ families. Many people have to cope with very high levels of stress at work. Synonyms and related words
General words for moods and emotions
2 countable/uncountable the standard of someone’s abilityHe went on to study mathematics at university level. This will be her first opportunity to play at an international level. This is an excellent book for advanced level students. Synonyms and related words
Standards used for judging things 2a the job that someone has in a company or organization, which shows how senior they areHe came into the firm at junior management level. There will be no raises for workers at secretarial level and below. Synonyms and related words
General words for rank and status paygrade walk of life status 2b the place that someone has in a society, which shows how rich or important they areThese social changes will affect everyone, at all levels of society. Synonyms and related words
General words for rank and status paygrade walk of life status
3 countable/uncountable a part or stage in a system that has several parts or stagesDecisions should be made at local, not national, level. by the time children reach secondary school level Synonyms and related words
Individual stages of events and processes episode gradation in/during the heat of something 4 countable/uncountable one of the floors in a buildinga garage at basement level Synonyms and related words
Floors and levels of buildings basement downstairs downstairs 5 countable a part of a computer game that someone must complete before they move to the next stage Synonyms and related words
Parts of computer programs, systems or software anchor link autoflow automatic hyphenation 6 countable a tool for measuring how flat something is Synonyms and related words
General hand tools adjustable wrench Allen wrench applicator 7 countable/uncountable a particular heightRaise both arms to shoulder level. Synonyms and related words 8 countable a way of understanding or expressing somethingThe story can be understood on several different levels. Synonyms and related words
General words for meaning 9 take something to the next levelto improve something which is already successfulI’m sure we can take our business to the next level. Submitted by: Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 03/11/2018
on the level on a personal level stoop/descend to someone’s level level
verb transitive UK /ˈlev(ə)l/ 1 to make something flatLevel the ground carefully before you start to lay the paving stones. Synonyms and related words
To change the shape of something 2 to destroy a building or group of buildingsHundreds of houses were levelled by the tornado. Synonyms and related words
To destroy a building or structure 3 to make something equalJames’ goal levelled the score at three all. Synonyms and related words
To remain the same, or to keep something the same maintain withstand stabilize
level at level off level up level with level
verb transitive US /ˈlev(ə)l/ 1 to make something flatLevel the ground carefully before you start to pour the cement. Synonyms and related words
To change the shape of something 2 to destroy a building or group of buildingsHundreds of houses were leveled by the tornado. Synonyms and related words
To destroy a building or structure Synonyms and related words
To remain the same, or to keep something the same maintain withstand stabilize
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