level

Meaning

A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.

to make flat or even; to destroy or knock down

a flat or even surface; a stage in scale or rank; to make something flat or equal.

Example Sentences

Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.

The construction workers leveled the ground before building.

He used a ruler to make sure the picture was level.

Example Expressions

on the level

Synonyms

degree, rank, flatten, smooth, even, demolish, flat, stage, equal, grade

Entry 1

degree, rank

Entry 2

flatten, smooth, even, demolish

Entry 3

flat, stage, equal, rank, grade

Antonyms

decline, reduction, raise, elevate, build up, construct, uneven, rough, dishonest

Entry 1

decline, reduction

Entry 2

raise, elevate, build up, construct

Entry 3

uneven, rough, dishonest

Collocations

level ground, level playing field, sea level, high level, level of difficulty, level up, level surface

Entry 2

level ground, level playing field, sea level, high level

Entry 3

level playing field, level of difficulty, level up, level surface