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Definition level in American English

level adjective

adjective
/ˈlev(ə)l/
1

flat, not sloping up or down

Example

We found a nice level spot for a picnic under some pine trees.

Synonyms and related words
straight upright level
1.1

flat and smooth

Example

If the surface isn't level, the ball won't roll properly.

Synonyms and related words
smooth flat level
1.2

flat, not piled up into a round shape

Example

Add two level teaspoons of salt.

Synonyms and related words
straight upright level
2

at the same height

Example

They stood next to each other so that their shoulders were level.

Example

My head was level with George's chin.

Synonyms and related words
elevated high high
3

next to someone or something, not behind them or farther forward than them

Example

Make sure the edges are level before you glue them together.

Example

For most of the race he was level with the leader.

Example

She slowed down as she drew level with the house.

Synonyms and related words
next to near close
Example

At half time the two teams were level.

Example

The Mets are now level with Atlanta in their division.

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against by a neck clear
5

used for describing amounts that have not become more or less

Example

Gas prices have remained level for the last few months.

Synonyms and related words
unaffected unaltered untouched another equal equivalent
6

steady and calm

Example

She spoke in a level tone of voice.

Example

He looked at her with a level gaze.

Synonyms and related words
calm relaxed cool
Definition level in American English

Related Words

Words related to level:

C-level (adjective) draw level (phrase) entry-level (adjective) eye level (noun) ground level (noun) high-level (adjective) level (noun) level (adjective) level (verb) level at (phrasal verb) level crossing (noun) level off (phrasal verb) level playing-field (noun) level the playing field (phrase) level up (phrasal verb) level with (phrasal verb) level-headed (adjective) low-level (adjective) on a personal level (phrase) on the level (phrase) sea level (noun) spirit level (noun) split-level (adjective) to someone’s level (phrase) street level (noun) subsistence level (noun) T-level (noun) top-level (adjective) top-level domain (noun) your (dead) level best (phrase)