adjective “level”
base form level (more/most)
- flat; having a surface without any slope or unevenness
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The field was completely level, making it ideal for the soccer tournament.
- at the same height as something else
Standing on the stool, he was level with the top shelf.
- equal in status, value, or ability
After years of training, she felt level with the best in her field.
- unchanging; steady
The patient's temperature has stayed level throughout the night.
noun “level”
singular level, plural levels or uncountable
- a specific height or line relative to a base
The floodwaters reached a level not seen in decades.
- the amount or degree of something compared to a standard
The noise level in the room made it hard to concentrate.
- a position in a scale or hierarchy
She achieved the highest level of certification in her profession.
- a floor of a building
The parking garage had levels for employees and visitors.
- a tool used to determine if a surface is horizontal
With the level, the carpenter ensured the table was perfectly flat.
- a stage in a video game or activity
After weeks of practice, he finally cleared level ten.
verb “level”
infinitive level; he levels; past tense leveled us, levelled uk; past part. leveled us, levelled uk; ger. leveling us, levelling uk
- to make something flat or even
They spent the day leveling the uneven ground in the backyard.
- to destroy or demolish completely
The old stadium was leveled to make way for the new shopping center.
- to bring to the same amount or position
The strong sales performance leveled profits with last year's results.
- to make the score equal
In the final seconds, she leveled the score, sending the game into overtime.
- to aim or point something at someone
I saw a gun leveled at my chest.
- (informal) to speak honestly and openly (usually with "with")
He decided to level with his parents about his academic struggles.
- to progress to the next stage (in gaming)
By completing the quest, she leveled up and gained new abilities.