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[ˈlev(ə)l] noun I

1) [C] the amount of something that exists at a particular time

Unemployment is now at its lowest level for 15 years.[/ex]

Many people have to cope with high levels of stress at work.[/ex]

2) [C] the height of something in a container or on a surface

The river is at its highest level for several years.[/ex]

Check the level of fluid in the tank.[/ex]

3) [C/U] a standard of academic ability

This is an excellent book for advanced level students.[/ex]

4) [C/U] a part or stage in a system that has several parts or stages

Decisions should be taken at local, not national, level.[/ex]

These social changes will affect everyone, at all levels of society.[/ex]

5) [C/U] one of the floors in a building

a garage at basement level[/ex]

6) [C] a particular way of relating to someone or something

I get on with Frank very well on a personal level, but we just can't work together![/ex]

II

adj

level */*/[ˈlev(ə)l]

1) flat, smooth, and not sloping up or down

We found a nice level spot for a picnic.[/ex]

Add two level teaspoons of salt.[/ex]

2) at the same height

They stood so that their shoulders were level.[/ex]

My head was level with George's chin.[/ex]

3) equal in a competition

At half time the two sides were level on 15 points each.[/ex]

III

verb [T]

level [ˈlev(ə)l]

1) to make something flat

Level the ground carefully before you lay the paving stones.[/ex]

2) to destroy a building or group of buildings

3) to make something equal

James' goal levelled the score at three all.[/ex]

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- level sth against sb

- level sth at sb

- level off

- level sth off

- level with sb