level level /ˈlɛvəl/

adjective

1. () Having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another  ( plane , level , flat )
   having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
    A flat desk
   a flat desk
    Acres of level farmland
   acres of level farmland
    A plane surface
   a plane surface
    Skirts sewn with fine flat seams
   skirts sewn with fine flat seams
   
2. () Oriented at right angles to the plumb  ( level )
   oriented at right angles to the plumb
    The picture is level
   the picture is level
   
3. () Being on a precise horizontal plane  ( level )
   being on a precise horizontal plane
    A billiard table must be level
   a billiard table must be level
   
4. () Not showing abrupt variations  ( unwavering , level )
   not showing abrupt variations
    Spoke in a level voice
   spoke in a level voice
    She gave him a level look
   she gave him a level look
   
5. Of the score in a contest  ( even , level , tied )
   of the score in a contest
    The score is tied
   the score is tied
   

noun

1. () A position on a scale of intensity, amount or quality  ( grade , degree , level )
   a position on a scale of intensity, amount or quality
    A moderate grade of intelligence
   a moderate grade of intelligence
    A high level of care is required
   a high level of care is required
    It is all a matter of degree
   it is all a matter of degree
   
2. () A relative position or degree of value in a graded group  ( tier , grade , level )
   a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
    Lumber of the highest grade
   lumber of the highest grade
   
3. () A specific identifiable position in a continuum, series or especially in a process  ( phasis , level , point , degree , stage )
   a specific identifiable position in a continuum, series or especially in a process
    A remarkable degree of frankness
   a remarkable degree of frankness
    At what stage are the social sciences?
   at what stage are the social sciences?
   
4. () Height above ground  ( level )
   height above ground
    The water reached ankle level
   the water reached ankle level
    The pictures were at the same level
   the pictures were at the same level
   
5. () A flat surface at right angles to a plumb line  ( horizontal surface , level )
   a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line
    Park the car on the level
   park the car on the level
   
6. () Indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid  ( spirit level , level )
   indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
    He used a spirit level to check if the surface was even
   He used a spirit level to check if the surface was even
   
   
7. A structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale  ( level , storey [British] , story [ N. American] , floor )
   a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
    What level is the office on?
   what level is the office on?
   
   
8. An abstract place usually conceived as having depth  ( layer , level , stratum )
   an abstract place usually conceived as having depth
    A good actor communicates on several levels
   a good actor communicates on several levels
    A simile has at least two layers of meaning
   a simile has at least two layers of meaning
    The mind functions on many strata simultaneously
   the mind functions on many strata simultaneously
   
   

verb

1. () Aim at  ( level )
   aim at
    Level criticism or charges at somebody
   level criticism or charges at somebody
   
2. () Make level or straight  ( even , even out , flush , level )
   make level or straight
    Level the ground
   level the ground
   
3. () Tear down so as to make flat with the ground  ( dismantle , rase , raze , level , pull down , take down , tear down )
   tear down so as to make flat with the ground
    The building was levelled
   The building was levelled
   
4. Become level or even  ( level , level off )
   become level or even
    The ground levelled off
   The ground levelled off
   
5. Talk frankly with; lay it on the line  ( level )
   talk frankly with; lay it on the line
    I have to level with you
   I have to level with you
   
6. Direct into a position for use  ( charge , level , point )
   direct into a position for use
    Point a gun
   point a gun
    He charged his weapon at me
   He charged his weapon at me