level

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛv.əl/
/ˈlɛv.əl/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

A tool for finding whether a surface is level, or for creating a horizontal or vertical line of reference.

Example Sentences
  • Hand me the level so I can tell if this is correctly installed.
2 Definition

A distance relative to a given reference elevation.

Example Sentences
  • By the end of the day, we'd dug down to the level of the old basement floor.
3 Definition

Degree or amount.

Example Sentences
  • The sound level is much too high; this hurts my ears.   We've reached a new level of success.
4 Definition

Achievement or qualification.

Example Sentences
  • She achieved a high level of distinction.
5 Definition

Distance from the root node of a tree structure.

6 Definition

One of several discrete segments of a game, generally increasing in difficulty and representing different locations in the game world.

Synonyms
stage world zone
Example Sentences
  • It took me weeks to get to level seven.   Watch out for the next level; the bad guys there are really overpowered.
7 Definition

A numeric value that quantifies a character's experience and power.

Example Sentences
  • My half-orc barbarian reached fifth level before he was squashed by a troll.
8 Definition

A floor of a multi-storey building.

Example Sentences
  • Take the elevator and get off at the promenade level.
9 Definition

An area of almost perfectly flat land.

10 Definition

A school grade or year.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicular to the ground as possible.

Example Sentences
  • You can level the table by turning the pads that screw into the feet.
2 Definition

To destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze.

Example Sentences
  • The hurricane leveled the forest.
3 Definition

To progress to the next level.

Example Sentences
  • I levelled after defeating the dragon.
4 Definition

To aim or direct (a weapon, a stare, an accusation, etc).

Example Sentences
  • He levelled an accusation of fraud at the directors.  The hunter levels the gun before taking a shot.
5 Definition

To direct or impose (a penalty, fine, etc) at or upon (someone).

6 Definition

To make the score of a game equal.

7 Definition

To bring to a common level or plane, in respect of rank, condition, character, privilege, etc.

Example Sentences
  • to level all the ranks and conditions of men
8 Definition

To adjust or adapt to a certain level.

Example Sentences
  • to level remarks to the capacity of children
9 Definition

(usually with "with") To speak honestly and openly with.

Adjective
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground.

Example Sentences
  • This table isn't quite level; see how this marble rolls off it?
2 Definition

At the same height as some reference; constructed as level with.

Example Sentences
  • We tried to hang the pictures so that the bottom of the frames were level with the dark line in the wallpaper.
3 Definition

Unvaried in frequency.

Example Sentences
  • His pulse has been level for 12 hours.
4 Definition

Unvaried in volume.

Example Sentences
  • His voice has been unchanged. It has been level for 12 hours.
5 Definition

Calm.

Example Sentences
  • He kept a level gaze.
6 Definition

In the same position or rank.

7 Definition

Straightforward; direct; clear.

8 Definition

Well balanced; even; just; steady; impartial.

Example Sentences
  • a level head; a level understanding
9 Definition

Of even tone; without rising or falling inflection; monotonic.

10 Definition

Perpendicular to a gravitational force.

Example Sentences
  • The earth's oceans remain level in relation to the pull of gravity.