Meaning of 'level'

adjective

of the score in a contest

Synonyms: tied

adjective

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

Synonyms: flat

adjective

oriented at right angles to the plumb

Example: "the picture is level"

adjective

being on a precise horizontal plane

Example: "a billiard table must be level"

adjective

not showing abrupt variations

Example: "spoke in a level voice"

Synonyms: unwavering

noun

a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale

Example: "What level is the office on?"

Synonyms: floor storey story

noun

a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line

Example: "Park the car on the level."

Synonyms: horizontal surface

noun

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

Example: "Bring me a level. This board looks slightly askew. "

Synonyms: spirit level

noun

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

Example: "That was a level four earthquake. "

Synonyms: grade degree

noun

height above ground

Example: "The water reached ankle level."

noun

an abstract place usually conceived as having depth

Example: "A good actor communicates on several levels."

Synonyms: layer

noun

a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

Example: "I finally made it to level 4 in Double Dragon!"

Synonyms: stage point degree

noun

a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

Example: "They are level 100 green wizards."

Synonyms: grade tier

verb

become level or even

Example: "The ground levelled off."

Synonyms: level off

verb

talk frankly with

Example: "Let me level with you son. You are not getting a car for your birthday."

verb

direct into a position for use

Synonyms: charge

verb

aim at

Example: "level criticism or charges at somebody"

verb

make level or straight

Example: "level the ground"

Synonyms: flush

verb

tear down so as to make flat with the ground

Example: "The building was levelled"

Synonyms: dismantle