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Definition of level adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

level

adjective
 
 
/ˈlevl/
 
/ˈlevl/
Idioms
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    flat

  1.  
     having a flat surface that does not slope
    • Pitch the tent on level ground.
    • Add a level tablespoon of flour (= enough to fill the spoon but not so much that it goes above the level of the edge of the spoon).
    compare heaped
    Extra Examples
    • Keep the pot level, or you'll spill the coffee.
    • Make sure you get the shelf level before screwing it in.
    • The floor has got to be absolutely level.
    Topics Buildingsb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • look
    • seem
    • …
    adverb
    • absolutely
    • completely
    • approximately
    • …
    See full entry
    2.

    equal

  2.  
     having the same height, position, value, etc. as something
    • Are these pictures level?
    • The unemployment rate remained level in November.
    • level with something This latest rise is intended to keep wages level with inflation.
    • He bent down so that his eyes were nearly level with hers.
    • She drew level with (= came beside) the police car.
    • The water came level with the top of her boots.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • come
    • draw
    • …
    adverb
    • almost
    • nearly
    preposition
    • with
    See full entry
  3. level (with somebody) (especially British English, sport) having the same score as somebody
    • A good second round brought him level with the tournament leader.
    • England fought well to stay on level terms.
    • France took an early lead but Wales soon drew level (= scored the same number of points).
    Extra Examples
    • The score was level at 5 points each.
    • The clubs are level on points.
    • He went into the last match on level points with Jones.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • come
    • draw
    • …
    adverb
    • almost
    • nearly
    preposition
    • with
    See full entry
    4.

    voice/look

  4. not showing any emotion; steady synonym even
    • a level gaze
    see also levelly
    5. Word OriginMiddle English (denoting an instrument to determine whether a surface is horizontal): from Old French livel, based on Latin libella, diminutive of libra ‘scales, balance’.
Idioms
be level pegging
  1. (British English) to have an equal or even score
    • The contestants were level pegging after round 3.
    • Five minutes later it was level pegging when Kane banged in the equalizer.
do/try your level best (to do something)
  1. to do as much as you can to try to achieve somethingTopics Successc2
a level playing field
  1. a situation in which everyone has the same opportunities
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