level
gb/lˈɛvəl/ us/lˈɛvəl/
A2
English
~ 2500
szint, vízszintes, sík, kiegyenlít, elegyenget, szintbe hoz, lerombol, földig rombol, lebont
NOUN
A2
1
szint
A2
Usage pattern:
the level of [something]
The water level in the lake has dropped this year.
A tó vízszintje idén csökkent.
Her stress level increased during the exam period.
A vizsgaidőszakban megnőtt nála a stressz szintje.
The noise level in the factory is too high for comfort.
Sea level is rising due to climate change.
Learner examples
The water level is low.
Alacsony a vízszint.
Your English level is good.
Jó az angolszinted.
The noise level is high today.
Sea level is higher now.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'level' with 'layer'. 'Level' is about height or degree, while 'layer' is about a covering or thickness of material.
Meaning
height or position on a scale
Collocations
high level
|low level
|sea level
|noise level
|skill level
Synonyms
height (Refers specifically to vertical distance, not amount or degree.)
|
degree (Often refers to amount or intensity rather than physical height.)
Antonyms
depth (Opposite in terms of vertical measurement going downward.)
Themes
measurement
|daily life
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The height or amount of something compared to another point.
A specific height, amount, or degree of something compared to a standard or to other points on a scale.
NOUN
A2
2
szint
A2
Usage pattern:
at [a/an] [adjective] level
She works at a senior management level.
Felső vezetői szinten dolgozik.
This course is for students at an advanced level.
Ez a tanfolyam haladó szintű diákoknak szól.
Entry-level jobs often require little experience.
Learner examples
I am at a beginner level.
Kezdő szinten vagyok.
He works at a high level.
Magas szinten dolgozik.
This game is for all levels.
Meaning
stage or rank in a system
Collocations
entry level
|advanced level
|management level
|college level
Synonyms
rank (Implies an official position in a hierarchy.)
|
stage (More general and can refer to any point in a process.)
Antonyms
bottom (Lowest stage or rank.)
Themes
education
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A stage or place in a system or group.
A particular stage, rank, or position within a system, process, or organization.
A2
3
vízszintes
B1
sík
B2
Make sure the table is level before putting the glasses on it.
Ellenőrizd, hogy az asztal vízszintesen áll-e, mielőtt ráteszed a poharakat.
The ground here is not level enough for a tent.
Itt a talaj nem elég sík egy sátorhoz.
Hold the camera level to get a straight picture.
Learner examples
The road is level here.
Itt sík az út.
Put the box on a level table.
Tedd a dobozt egy vízszintes asztalra.
The floor is not level.
Meaning
flat and even surface
Collocations
level ground
|level surface
|keep level
Synonyms
flat (Most common term for something without slope or bumps.)
Antonyms
sloped (Surface that tilts upward or downward.)
Themes
construction
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Flat and not going up or down.
Having no slope, tilt, or unevenness; perfectly horizontal or flat.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
to level [something]
They leveled the site before building the house.
A ház építése előtt kiegyenlítették a terepet.
Please level the soil before planting the grass.
Kérlek, egyengesd el a talajt, mielőtt füvet vetsz.
Workers are leveling the road surface.
Learner examples
We need to level the ground.
Ki kell egyenlítenünk a talajt.
He leveled the floor before painting.
Mielőtt lefestette, kiegyenlítette a padlót.
They leveled the road.
Meaning
make flat and even surface
Collocations
level the ground
|level the surface
Synonyms
flatten (General term for making something flat; not always about slope.)
Antonyms
raise (To make higher rather than even out.)
Themes
construction
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something flat and not going up or down.
To make a surface flat, even, and without slope or bumps.
VERB
B2
5
Usage pattern:
to level [a building/place]
The old warehouse was leveled to make space for a park.
A régi raktárépületet lebontották, hogy helyet csináljanak egy parknak.
The town was leveled by the earthquake.
A földrengés földig rombolta a várost.
They plan to level the factory next month.
Learner examples
The storm leveled many houses.
A vihar sok házat lerombolt.
They leveled the old school.
Lebontották a régi iskolát.
The bomb leveled the city.
Meaning
destroy building to ground level
Collocations
level the building
|level the city
Synonyms
raze (More formal/literary synonym specifically for buildings.)
Antonyms
build (To construct rather than destroy.)
Themes
construction
|disasters
|housing
|work
Definition
To knock down a building until it is flat on the ground.
To completely destroy a building or structure so that it is flat with the ground.
Grammar
Dictionary form
level
IPA
GB/lˈɛvəl/
US/lˈɛvəl/
Syllables & stress
level (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (level)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: level
Noun
- Base: level
- Plural: level, levels
Verb
- Base: level
- 3rd Person Singular: levels
- Present Participle: leveling, levelling
- Past: leveled, levelled
Word family
Forms
levels
noun
leveling
verb
levelling
verb
leveled
verb
levelled
verb
Advanced or less common
leveler
noun
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- We need to create a level playing field for all candidates.
- The new law aims to ensure a level playing field in business.