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level > 19 senses
ADJECTIVE1level, flat, planeHaving a horizontal surface in which no part is higher or lower than another
2level, unwaveringNot showing abrupt variations
3levelOn a precise horizontal plane
4levelOriented at right angles to the plumb
5level, tied, evenOf the score in a contest
NOUN1level, degree, gradeA position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
2level, grade, tierA relative position or degree of value in a graded group
3level, degree, stage, pointA specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
4levelHeight above ground
5level, spirit levelIndicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
6level, horizontal surfaceA flat surface at right angles to a plumb line
7level, floor, storey, storyStructure consisting of a room or set of rooms comprising a single level of a multilevel building
8level, layer, stratumAn abstract place usually conceived as having depth
VERB1levelAim at
2level, raze, rase, dismantle, tear down, take down, pull downTear down so as to make flat with the ground
3level, flush, even out, evenMake level or straight
4level, charge, pointDirect into a position for use
5levelTalk frankly with
6level, level offBecome level or even
level > pronunciation
Soundsleh'vahl
Rhymesabdominal, Abel, able, and 2059 more rhymes in ahl at the HyperDic website...
level > adjective 1
MeaningHaving a horizontal surface in which no part is higher or lower than another.
Examples"acres of level farmland"
Synonymsflat, plane
Similar toeven
level > adjective 2
MeaningNot showing abrupt variations.
Examples"spoke in a level voice"; "she gave him a level look"- Louis Auchincloss
Synonymsunwavering
Similar tosteady
level > adjective 3
MeaningOn a precise horizontal plane.
Examples"a billiard table must be level"
Similar tohorizontal
level > adjective 4
MeaningOriented at right angles to the plumb.
Examples"the picture is level"
Similar toeven
level > adjective 5
MeaningOf the score in a contest.
Synonymstied, even
Similar toequal
level > noun 1, attribute
MeaningA position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality.
Examples"a high level of care is required"
Synonymsdegree, grade
Attributeshigh; low; mild; intense
Narrowerquality, caliber, calibre; intensity, intensiveness; depth; high; low; extreme; amplitude level; moderation, moderateness; immoderation, immoderateness
Broadermagnitude
level > noun 2, state
MeaningA relative position or degree of value in a graded group.
Synonymsgrade, tier
Narrowerbiosafety level; A level; O level; college level
Broaderrank
level > noun 3, state
MeaningA specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process.
Synonymsdegree, stage, point
Narrowerladder; acme, height, elevation, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, top; extent; resultant, end point; standard of living, standard of life; plane; state of the art; ultimacy, ultimateness; quickening; climax
Broaderstate
level > noun 4, attribute
MeaningHeight above ground.
Examples"the water reached ankle level"; "the pictures were at the same level"
Broaderaltitude, height
level > noun 5, artifact
MeaningIndicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid.
Synonymsspirit level
Part ofcarpenter's level; surveyor's level
Narrowermason's level
Broaderindicator
Verbslevel; level; level
level > noun 6, artifact
MeaningA flat surface at right angles to a plumb line.
Examples"park the car on the level"
Synonymshorizontal surface
Narrowerfloor, flooring; paved surface; platform
Broadersurface
Verbslevel
level > noun 7, artifact
MeaningStructure consisting of a room or set of rooms comprising a single level of a multilevel building.
Examples"what level is the office on?"
Synonymsfloor, storey, story
Part ofbuilding, edifice
Narrowerbasement, cellar; ground floor, first floor, ground level; loft, attic, garret; loft; mezzanine, mezzanine floor
Broaderstructure, construction
level > noun 8, cognition
MeaningAn abstract place usually conceived as having depth.
Examples"a good actor communicates on several levels"
Synonymslayer, stratum
Broaderplace
level > verb 1, competition
MeaningAim at.
PatternSomebody ----s something PP
Examples"level criticism or charges at somebody"
Broaderaim, take, train, take aim, direct
level > verb 2, creation
MeaningTear down so as to make flat with the ground.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"The building was levelled"
Synonymsraze, rase, dismantle, tear down, take down, pull down
Narrowerbulldoze
Broaderdestroy, destruct
Contraryraise, erect, rear, set up, put up
Nounslevel; level
level > verb 3, contact
MeaningMake level or straight.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"level the ground"
Synonymsflush, even out, even
Narrowergrade; strickle, strike
Broaderchange surface
Nounslevel; leveler, leveller
level > verb 4, competition
MeaningDirect into a position for use.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymscharge, point
Broaderaim, take, train, take aim, direct
Similar topoint
level > verb 5, communication
MeaningTalk frankly with. Lay it on the line.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Examples"I have to level with you"
Broadertalk, speak
level > verb 6, change
MeaningBecome level or even.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"The ground levelled off"
Synonymslevel off
Broaderchange surface
Nounslevel

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