Level Definition
level
adjective
- having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another; "a flat desk"; "acres of level farmland"; "a plane surface"; "skirts sewn with fine flat seams"
- not showing abrupt variations; "spoke in a level voice"; "she gave him a level look"- Louis Auchincloss
- being on a precise horizontal plane; "a billiard table must be level"
- oriented at right angles to the plumb; "the picture is level"
- of the score in a contest; "the score is tied"
noun
- a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; "a moderate grade of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"; "it is all a matter of degree"
- a relative position or degree of value in a graded group; "lumber of the highest grade"
- a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process; "a remarkable degree of frankness"; "at what stage are the social sciences?"
- height above ground; "the water reached ankle level"; "the pictures were at the same level"
- indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
- a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line; "park the car on the level"
- an abstract place usually conceived as having depth; "a good actor communicates on several levels"; "a simile has at least two layers of meaning"; "the mind functions on many strata simultaneously"
- a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale; "what level is the office on?"
verb
- aim at; "level criticism or charges at somebody"
- tear down so as to make flat with the ground; "The building was levelled"
- make level or straight; "level the ground"
- direct into a position for use; "point a gun"; "He charged his weapon at me"
- talk frankly with; lay it on the line; "I have to level with you"
- become level or even; "The ground levelled off"
"Level" in song lyrics
See how level is used in real songs:
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"Ten snakes circle and scoundrel Sam level"
3rd Bass — Wordz of Wizdom -
"We can make it, take it to another level"
60 Second Assassin f/ Masta Killa, M-Eighty, Popa Wu — Remarkable Timing -
"Vigilante rebel bout to take it to the next level"
7L & Esoteric — Graphic Violence
Words that rhyme with level
Usage tips for "level"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "level" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for level to find words that pair well.