level

noun
UK: /ˈlev.əl/
US: /ˈlev.əl/

  1. A flat, horizontal surface.

    1. The carpenter checked if the table was level. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to ensure the floor is perfectly level before laying tiles. [ ] [ ]

  2. A position on a scale, often indicating quality or quantity.

    1. My Spanish is at a basic level. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's success reached a new level after the merger. [ ] [ ]

  3. A floor or story of a building.

    1. The office is on the top level. [ ] [ ]
    2. You'll find the restaurant on the lower level of the shopping mall. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stage story floor horizontal height flat even standard plane degree rank
level verb

  1. To make something flat or even.

    1. Level the ground before building. [ ] [ ]
    2. They used a machine to level the construction site quickly. [ ] [ ]

  2. To aim or direct something, such as a gun or criticism.

    1. He leveled the camera at the bird. [ ] [ ]
    2. She leveled harsh criticism at her opponent during the debate. [ ] [ ]
level adjective

  1. Being on the same height or plane; horizontal.

    1. The picture isn't level. [ ] [ ]
    2. Make sure the shelf is level with the top of the window frame. [ ] [ ]

  2. Equal in rank, ability, or importance.

    1. All students have a level playing field. [ ] [ ]
    2. They are competing on a level playing field after the rule change. [ ] [ ]
level adverb

  1. In a level manner; horizontally.

    1. Hold it level when you pour. [ ] [ ]
    2. The shelf should be installed level so nothing falls off it easily. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "level" in English means: A flat, horizontal surface., A position on a scale, often indicating quality or quantity., A floor or story of a building..

The phonetic transcription of "level" is /ˈlev.əl/ in British English and /ˈlev.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "level": stage, story, floor, horizontal, height, flat, even, standard, plane, degree, rank.

Example usage of "level": "The carpenter checked if the table was level.". More examples on the page.