level

lev-el · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.

  2. 2.

    A floor or story in a building.

  3. 3.

    A flat surface or plane.

  4. 4.

    A device for establishing a horizontal line.

  5. 5.

    Having a flat, horizontal surface; not sloping.

  6. 6.

    At the same height as something else.

  7. 7.

    Calm and steady.

  8. 8.

    Make flat or even.

  9. 9.

    Aim or direct.

Forms

plural: levels

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    on the level — Honest; genuine.
  • •
    level playing field — A fair situation with equal conditions.
  • •
    level-headed — Calm and sensible.
  • •
    level with someone — Be honest with someone.
  • •
    find one's level — Reach the position suited to one's abilities.
  • •
    do one's level best — Try as hard as possible.

Related words

See also: degree, flat, floor, grade, rank
Synonyms: degree, grade, rank, tier

Etymology

From Old French livel, nivel ("level, water level"), from Latin lībella ("balance, level"), diminutive of lībra ("balance, scales, pound"). Related to "libra" and "deliberate."