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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:
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The water level in the reservoir is low.
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He reached a new level of success in his career.
Synonym:
grade rank stage degree standard
2.

a flat, horizontal surface

Example:
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The table needs to be on a level surface.
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The floor is perfectly level.
Synonym:
plane flatness evenness

Adjective

having a flat and even surface; horizontal

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

Verb

make (something) flat and even

Example:
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They used heavy machinery to level the ground for construction.
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The earthquake completely leveled the city.
Synonym:
flatten even out smooth grade raze
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Related Word:
AS level A level level with on the level sea level level out split-level