Meaning of the word level in English

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level

US /ˈlev.əl/
UK /ˈlev.əl/
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Noun

1.

a position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality

Example:
The water level in the reservoir is low.
He reached a new level of success in his career.
2.

a flat, horizontal surface

Example:
The table needs to be on a level surface.
The floor is perfectly level.

Adjective

1.

having a flat and even surface; horizontal

Example:
Make sure the shelf is perfectly level before putting books on it.
The road was smooth and level.

Verb

1.

make (something) flat and even

Example:
They used heavy machinery to level the ground for construction.
The earthquake completely leveled the city.
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