level
/ˈlɛvəl/ adjective B1- The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground. · This table isn't quite level; see how this marble rolls off it?
- At the same height as some reference; constructed as level with. · We tried to hang the pictures so that the bottom of the frames were level with the dark line in the wallpaper.
- Unvaried in frequency. · His pulse has been level for 12 hours.
- Unvaried in volume. · His voice has been unchanged. It has been level for 12 hours.
- Calm. · He kept a level head under stress.· He kept a level gaze.
- In the same position or rank.
- Straightforward; direct; clear.
- Well balanced; even; just; steady; impartial. · a level head; a level understanding
Comparative leveler · Superlative levelest
Phrasal verbs and expressions
From the library
Let us hasten to say that in private the genial side descended to the level of the other, so that generally the indulgent man disappeared to give place to the brutal husband and domineering father.
The only difference consists in the opposite character of the equality advocated by these two men; one is the equality that elevates, the other is the equality that degrades; one brings a king within reach of the guillotine, the other elevates the people to a level with the throne.
As he sank to the level of this opening, the light of the street, no longer dimmed by the dusty glass, fell full upon his face.
To do so would be to descend to the level of these poor peasants, who are not content with a mere fiend dog but must needs describe him with hell-fire shooting from his mouth and eyes.
Other matches
- level A tool for finding whether a surface is level, ... A2
- level To adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicula... B2
- level down To lower to the same level or status.
- level off Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: ...
- level out To become even.
- level up To raise to the same level or status
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