a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; a moderate grade of intelligence; a high level of care is required; it is all a matter of degree
a relative position or degree of value in a graded group; lumber of the highest grade
a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process; a remarkable degree of frankness; at what stage are the social sciences?
height above ground; the water reached ankle level; the pictures were at the same level'
indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
[ Syn: spirit level ]
a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line; park the car on the level
[ Syn: horizontal surface ]
an abstract place usually conceived as having depth; a good actor communicates on several levels; a simile has at least two layers of meaning; the mind functions on many strata simultaneously
a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale; what level is the office on?
level (n.)
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another; a flat desk; acres of level farmland; a plane surface; skirts sewn with fine flat seams
not showing abrupt variations; spoke in a level voice; she gave him a level look- Louis Auchincloss
[ Syn: unwavering ]
being on a precise horizontal plane; a billiard table must be level'
oriented at right angles to the plumb; the picture is level'
of the score in a contest; the score is tied
level (adj.)
aim at; level criticism or charges at somebody'
tear down so as to make flat with the ground; The building was levelled
[ Syn: raze , rase , dismantle , tear down , take down , pull down ]
make level or straight; level the ground
direct into a position for use; point a gun; He charged his weapon at me
talk frankly with; lay it on the line; I have to level with you'
become level or even; The ground levelled off
[ Syn: level off ]