level
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.
A stage or place in a system or group.
A particular stage, rank, or position within a system, process, or organization.
Flat and not going up or down.
Having no slope, tilt, or unevenness; perfectly horizontal or flat.
To make something flat and not going up or down.
To make a surface flat, even, and without slope or bumps.
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.
- Base: level
- Base: level
- Plural: level, levels
- Base: level
- 3rd Person Singular: levels
- Present Participle: leveling, levelling
- Past: leveled, levelled
at eye level
1aligned with viewer's eyes horizontally
When something is at the same height as your eyes.
- The picture should be hung at eye level.
- The shelf is placed at eye level for easy access.
on the level
1honest and truthful
To be honest and not trying to trick anyone.
- You can trust her—she’s on the level.
- Are you on the level about this deal?
take something to the next level
1improve significantly beyond current state
To make something much better than it was before.
- 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
1Fair and equal conditions for everyone
A situation where everyone has the same chance to succeed.
- The new rules create a level playing field for small businesses.
- We need to ensure a level playing field in education.
level playing field
2equal opportunity situation
When everyone has the same chance and no one has an unfair advantage.
- We need to create a level playing field for all candidates.
- The new law aims to ensure a level playing field in business.