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Definition level in British 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.

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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.

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elevated high high
3

next to someone or something, not behind them or further forwards 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
local close nearly
Example

At half time the two sides were level on 15 points each.

Example

Leeds United are now level with Arsenal at the top of the league table.

Example

France drew level with Germany early in the second half.

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against by a neck clear
5

used for describing amounts that have not become more or less

Example

Fuel prices have remained level for the last few months.

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unaffected unaltered immune 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 British English

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