level
gb/lˈɛvəl/ us/lˈɛvəl/
A2
Engelsk
~ 2500
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Navneord
A2
quantity
1
height or position on a scale
The height or amount of something compared to another point.
Brugsmønster:
the level of [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'level' with 'layer'. 'Level' is about height or degree, while 'layer' is about a covering or thickness of material.
Synonymer
height (Refers specifically to vertical distance, not amount or degree.)
|
degree (Often refers to amount or intensity rather than physical height.)
Antonymer
depth (Opposite in terms of vertical measurement going downward.)
Ordforbindelser
high level
|low level
|sea level
|noise level
|skill level
Temaer
measurement
|daily life
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The water level in the lake has dropped this year.
- Her stress level increased during the exam period.
- The noise level in the factory is too high for comfort.
- Sea level is rising due to climate change.
Læringseksempler
- The water level is low.
- Your English level is good.
- The noise level is high today.
- Sea level is higher now.
Navneord
A2
entity
2
stage or rank in a system
A stage or place in a system or group.
Brugsmønster:
at [a/an] [adjective] level
Synonymer
rank (Implies an official position in a hierarchy.)
|
stage (More general and can refer to any point in a process.)
Antonymer
bottom (Lowest stage or rank.)
Ordforbindelser
entry level
|advanced level
|management level
|college level
Temaer
education
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- She works at a senior management level.
- This course is for students at an advanced level.
- Entry-level jobs often require little experience.
Læringseksempler
- I am at a beginner level.
- He works at a high level.
- This game is for all levels.
adjective
A2
property
3
flat and even surface
Flat and not going up or down.
Synonymer
flat (Most common term for something without slope or bumps.)
Antonymer
sloped (Surface that tilts upward or downward.)
Ordforbindelser
level ground
|level surface
|keep level
Temaer
construction
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- Make sure the table is level before putting the glasses on it.
- The ground here is not level enough for a tent.
- Hold the camera level to get a straight picture.
Læringseksempler
- The road is level here.
- Put the box on a level table.
- The floor is not level.
Udsagnsord
B1
action
4
make flat and even surface
To make something flat and not going up or down.
Brugsmønster:
to level [something]
Synonymer
flatten (General term for making something flat; not always about slope.)
Antonymer
raise (To make higher rather than even out.)
Ordforbindelser
level the ground
|level the surface
Temaer
construction
|work
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- They leveled the site before building the house.
- Please level the soil before planting the grass.
- Workers are leveling the road surface.
Læringseksempler
- We need to level the ground.
- He leveled the floor before painting.
- They leveled the road.
Udsagnsord
B2
action
5
destroy building to ground level
To knock down a building until it is flat on the ground.
Brugsmønster:
to level [a building/place]
Synonymer
raze (More formal/literary synonym specifically for buildings.)
Antonymer
build (To construct rather than destroy.)
Ordforbindelser
level the building
|level the city
Temaer
construction
|disasters
|housing
|work
Eksempler
- The old warehouse was leveled to make space for a park.
- The town was leveled by the earthquake.
- They plan to level the factory next month.
Læringseksempler
- The storm leveled many houses.
- They leveled the old school.
- The bomb leveled the city.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
level
IPA
GB/lˈɛvəl/
US/lˈɛvəl/
Stavelser og tryk
level (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (level)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: level
Noun
- Base: level
- Plural: level, levels
Verb
- Base: level
- 3rd Person Singular: levels
- Present Participle: leveling, levelling
- Past: leveled, levelled
Ordfamilie
Forms
levels
noun
leveling
verb
levelling
verb
leveled
verb
levelled
verb
Advanced or less common
leveler
noun
Udtryk
at eye level
1/ˈæt ˈaɪ lˈɛvəl/
fixed phrase
aligned with viewer's eyes horizontally
When something is at the same height as your eyes.
Eksempler
- The picture should be hung at eye level.
- The shelf is placed at eye level for easy access.
on the level
1/ˈɔn ðə lˈɛvəl/
idiom
informal
honest and truthful
To be honest and not trying to trick anyone.
Eksempler
- You can trust her—she’s on the level.
- Are you on the level about this deal?
take something to the next level
1/tˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ tə ðə nˈɛkst lˈɛvəl/
idiom
informal
improve significantly beyond current state
To make something much better than it was before.
Eksempler
- This new software takes productivity to the next level.
- Her cooking skills have gone to the next level since she took classes.
level playing field
1/lˈɛvəl plˈeɪɪŋ fˈild/
idiom
Fair and equal conditions for everyone
A situation where everyone has the same chance to succeed.
Eksempler
- The new rules create a level playing field for small businesses.
- We need to ensure a level playing field in education.
level playing field
2/lˈɛvəl plˈeɪɪŋ fˈild/
idiom
equal opportunity situation
When everyone has the same chance and no one has an unfair advantage.
Eksempler
- We need to create a level playing field for all candidates.
- The new law aims to ensure a level playing field in business.