Meaning of the word level in English

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level

US /ˈlev.əl/

UK /ˈlev.əl/

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

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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

a flat, horizontal surface

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The table needs to be on a level surface.

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The floor is perfectly level.

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plane flatness evenness

having a flat and even surface; horizontal

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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.

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flat even horizontal smooth flush

make (something) flat and even

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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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