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Having a flat, horizontal surface
“We were told we couldn't have an oven in our boat because it needs a level surface.”
Having a smooth, unbroken surface
“Please ensure the stage is level to prevent any accidents or injury to the dancers.”
Calm and steady
“As the journalist probed further, the senator's level voice began to tighten with exasperation.”
Having the same position or amount, especially scores in a contest
“Both teams were level on points at the first interval.”
At the same height as someone or something else
“Barnaby craned his neck to stare up at the giraffe's face, which was level with the first-floor balcony.”
Well balanced
“We need to put aside our biases to arrive at a level decision on this matter.”
Lying down, horizontal or flat
(of a surface) Buffed or varnished
Smooth, without wrinkles or ruffles
(of a person) Honest and frank in nature
A height or distance from the ground or given base
“Melting ice sheets are speeding up the already fast pace of sea level rise.”
A position in a hierarchy
“He hoped to reach the level of partner at the law firm through hard work.”
A position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality
“What would be a commendable level of success by your standards?”
A floor within a multi-story building
“Meet me on the third level of the building where my office is located.”
(Britain) An area of almost perfectly flat land
“The steed showed excellent form on the level.”
The level or measure of being good or worthy
A given aspect, feature, or detail
Each of a succession of stages, especially in a competition
A standard against which others of the same type are compared
A stage in a gradual process
A sheet of material covering a surface or body
The condition of being equal or equivalent in value, worth, function, etc.
A situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made
An area of fairly level high ground
The speed with which something moves or happens
The limit or quantitative point at which an action is triggered
To make or give a flat and even surface to
“Use your fist to level the dough, then cover it with a wet towel and let it rise.”
To make flat or level to the ground
“Dewey has bought himself a little hatchet and will commence at once to level the tall oaks as in days of yore.”
To demolish completely
“We will need to level the two buildings to make way for new developments.”
To be honest
“The police superintendent urged Jessie to level with him about what really happened that night.”
To aim or direct an object at
“She would level her camera towards the sunset, hoping to take the perfect shot.”
To knock to the ground
“He's a professional fighter that can level his opponent with a single blow.”
To make equal
“Stefan drained a deep three to level the scores.”
To bombard with bombs or artillery
To match or rival in performance or extent
To make or become straight
To counteract or equal the effect or importance of
To hold (an object or objects) precariously
To diffuse, radiate or give off
To focus on, usually of one's vision or thoughts
To apply a surface or layer to something, especially for protection
(of a material) To spread or open out
To lean or bend at an angle
To be compatible or consistent with
To give an account of
To collapse or cave in, especially suddenly
To push steadily downward or against with some force
To smooth or level out by rubbing or applying friction
In a way that results in a flat or level surface
Close together or next to each other
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