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LEVEL

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 29 meanings of the word Level.

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Level - as a noun

A position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

Example: "A moderate grade of intelligence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
degree8grade7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
property15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A relative position or degree of value in a graded group

Example: "Lumber of the highest grade"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grade7tier4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rank8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

Example: "A remarkable degree of frankness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
degree8point7stage6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
state5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Height above ground

Example: "The water reached ankle level"

Indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spirit level
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indicator12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A flat surface at right angles to a plumb line

Example: "Park the car on the level"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
horizontal surface
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
surface12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An abstract place usually conceived as having depth

Example: "A good actor communicates on several levels"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
layer8stratum9

A structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale

Example: "What level is the office on?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
floor8storey9story8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
construction16structure11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Level - as an adjective satellite

Having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

Example: "A flat desk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flat7plane7

Not showing abrupt variations

Example: "Spoke in a level voice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unwavering17

Being on a precise horizontal plane

Example: "A billiard table must be level"

Oriented at right angles to the plumb

Example: "The picture is level"

Of the score in a contest

Example: "The score is tied"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
even7tied5

Level - as a verb

Aim at

Example: "Level criticism or charges at somebody"

Tear down so as to make flat with the ground

Example: "The building was levelled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dismantle12pull downrase4raze13take downtear down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
destroy11destruct11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
raise5

Make level or straight

Example: "Level the ground"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
even7even outflush11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change surface
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Direct into a position for use

Example: "Point a gun"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charge12point7

Talk frankly with; lay it on the line

Example: "I have to level with you"

Become level or even

Example: "The ground levelled off"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
level off

Level - as an adjective

The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground.

Example: "This table isn't quite level; see how this marble rolls off it?"

At the same height as some reference; constructed as level with.

Example: "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.

Example: "His pulse has been level for 12 hours."

Unvaried in volume.

Example: "His voice has been unchanged. it has been level for 12 hours."

Calm.

Example: "He kept a level gaze."

In the same position or rank.

Straightforward; direct; clear.

Well balanced; even; just; steady; impartial.

Example: "A level head; a level understanding"

Of even tone; without rising or falling inflection; monotonic.

Perpendicular to a gravitational force.

Example: "The earth's oceans remain level in relation to the pull of gravity."

Example Sentences

"The water level in the lake is rising."
"She completed the first level of the game."
"The doctor checked his blood sugar level."
"The construction crew is working on ground level."
"The noise level in the restaurant was unbearable."
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Word Game Points

Is LEVEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, level is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LEVEL has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is LEVEL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, level is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LEVEL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is LEVEL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, level is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LEVEL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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