Level
noun
A specific height or point.
Sea level is the average height of the ocean's surface.
noun
The amount something is at, especially in amount or size.
He has a high level of intelligence.
adjective
At the same height as someone or something else.
Their eyes were level with each other.
verb
To make a surface smooth and flat.
He levelled the ground before building the house.
verb
To aim or direct something at someone or something.
The soldier levelled his gun at the target.
noun
A device used for determining or adjusting something to a vertical or horizontal position.
The builder used a level to make sure the wall was straight.
noun
The standard of power or ability in a game or system.
He has a low level character in the game.
verb
To drop to zero or eliminate completely.
The politician promised to level taxes.
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Idiomatic
verb
To knock or bring down.
The hurricane levelled several buildings.
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Colloquial
noun
A specific height or point.
Sea level is the average height of the ocean's surface.
noun
The amount something is at, especially in amount or size.
He has a high level of intelligence.
adjective
At the same height as someone or something else.
Their eyes were level with each other.
verb
To make a surface smooth and flat.
He levelled the ground before building the house.
verb
To aim or direct something at someone or something.
The soldier levelled his gun at the target.
noun
A device used for determining or adjusting something to a vertical or horizontal position.
The builder used a level to make sure the wall was straight.
noun
The standard of power or ability in a game or system.
He has a low level character in the game.
verb
To drop to zero or eliminate completely.
The politician promised to level taxes.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To knock or bring down.
The hurricane levelled several buildings.
Usage tips
Colloquial
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Pro Tip 1/2Geographical Reference
Used to describe natural or established heights against which other elevations are measured.
Mount Everest is 8,848 meters above sea level.
Pro Tip 2/2Comparative Measure
Can compare stages of progress, development, or quality.
Her cooking skill is at a professional level.
Pro Tip 1/2Geographical Reference
Used to describe natural or established heights against which other elevations are measured.
Mount Everest is 8,848 meters above sea level.
Pro Tip 2/2Comparative Measure
Can compare stages of progress, development, or quality.
Her cooking skill is at a professional level.
Pro Tip 1/2Geographical Reference
Used to describe natural or established heights against which other elevations are measured.
Mount Everest is 8,848 meters above sea level.
Pro Tip 2/2Comparative Measure
Can compare stages of progress, development, or quality.
Her cooking skill is at a professional level.
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