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WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈlevl/ /ˈlevl/
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  • the cables are buried one metre below ground level.
  • the floodwater nearly reached roof level.
  • the river has fallen to its lowest level since 2012.
  • the level rose/dropped/decreased/increased
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level

(noun)/ˈlevl/ /ˈlevl/
  1. the height of something in relation to the ground or to what it used to be
    • SEE ALSO eye level
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/eye-level
    • The cables are buried one metre below ground level.
    • The floodwater nearly reached roof level.
    • The river has fallen to its lowest level since 2012.
    • the level rose/dropped/decreased/increased
    • On the second floor you are on a level with (= at the same height as) the treetops.
    • The tables are not on a level (= the same height).

    Extra Examples

    • the level of water in the bottle
    • The plane was flying at a very low level.
    • The water rose to the level of the ground floor windows.
    • They are going to raise the level of the banks to prevent flooding.
    • below the level of the cloud
  2. a floor of a building; a layer of ground
    • SEE ALSO split-level
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/split-level
    • a multi-level parking lot
    • Take the elevator to Level Four.
    • The restaurant is on the level below this one.
    • The library is all on one level.
    • Archaeologists found pottery in the lowest level of the site.

    Extra Examples

    • Are we on the right level for the restaurant?
    • Remember that we parked on level 5.
  3. the amount of something that exists in a particular situation at a particular time
    • a low level of support for the proposed changes
    • Increase your level of activity to burn more calories.
    • to raise/reduce the level of something
    • They have achieved higher levels of efficiency.
    • A change of course may be needed if the current level of violence continues.
    • low/high/elevated blood cholesterol levels
    • a reduction/a rise/a decrease/an increase/a change in energy levels
    • Profits were at the same level as the year before.

    Extra Examples

    • a test that checks the level of alcohol in the blood
    • Crime has reached its highest level ever.
    • Emissions are well below the levels set by the WHO.
    • Excessive levels of lead were found in the water.
    • Her blood pressure has returned to its normal level.
    • Industrial output has reached record levels.
    • Mortgage rates were 10% above their current level.
    • Radiation is well below the permitted level.
    • Rents will be kept at this level for another year.
    • She predicts that fuel prices will remain at current levels.
    • There will be stiff penalties if companies exceed these levels of pollution.
    • They were asked to indicate the level of distress they experienced as a result of their experiences.
    • a generous level of financial support for the arts
    • an acceptable level of risk
    • permitted levels of chemical pollutants
    • the worst level of business failure since 1997
    • Another cause for concern is the rising level of crime.
    • High stress levels will affect employees' productivity.
    • The aim is to reduce pollution levels in the city.
    • These cities have relatively low levels of unemployment.
  4. a particular standard or quality
    • SEE ALSO A level
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/a-level
    • The hotel's level of service is consistently high.
    • The participants had different levels of education.
    • He studied French to degree level.
    • What is the level of this course?
    • It is difficult to maintain this level of performance.
    • She has played tennis at a high level.
    • Both players are on a level (= of the same standard).
    • I refuse to sink to their level (= behave as badly as them).

    Extra Examples

    • students who have reached the intermediate level
    • students at intermediate level
    • language students at different levels of proficiency
    • They work hard, but with varying levels of success.
    • He has reached an advanced level in his studies.
    • Standards of hygiene are at a fairly low level.
    • a sport suitable for people of all fitness levels
    • Most of these students have a high level of language ability.
    • She studied psychology at degree level.
    • She reached a very high level at a very young age.
    • The school offers classes at all levels from beginner to advanced.
    • He's reading at grade level.
    • His English is way above the level of the other students.
    • The book is not suitable for students below degree level.
    • The difficulty level of the exercises in the book varies widely.
    • The teaching is at quite a basic level.
  5. a position or rank in a scale of size or importance
    • SEE ALSO high-level
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/high-level
    • the upper levels of government
    • Discussions are currently being held at national level.
    • at local/international level

    Extra Examples

    • The decision is being made at top level.
    • There is a lot of corruption at a local level.
    • The thing has got to be organized on an international level.
    • At the local level there's a lot to be said for the plan.
    • The party needs to win support at grass-roots level.
    • These decisions are made at board level.
    • He promised reforms at all levels of government.
    • It's people at the lower levels within the company that will lose their jobs.
    • He rose to the level of general manager.
    • You need to do all three levels to qualify as a canteen supervisor.
    • It's time to take my career to the next level.
  6. a particular way of looking at, reacting to or understanding something
    • On a more personal level, I would like to thank Jean for all the help she has given me.
    • Fables can be understood on various levels.
    • At a conscious level, I was quite satisfied with my life.

    Extra Examples

    • On a superficial level everything appears to be in order, but at a deeper level you an see that there's a lot wrong.
    • We probably need to look at this problem at a more detailed level.
  7. one of a series of stages in a computer game. Players progress from easy to more advanced levels within the game.
    • a computer game with 15 levels
    • Players advance to the next level by collecting all the pieces and constructing the spaceship.
    • Each level is randomly generated so each game is different.
  8. a device used to test whether a surface is level, consisting of a glass tube partly filled with liquid with a bubble of air inside. The position of the bubble indicates whether the surface is level.
  9. honest; legal
    • SYNONYM above board
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/above-board
    • I'm not convinced he's on the level.
    • Are you sure this deal is on the level?
  10. as good, bad, important, etc. as somebody/something else
    • This place is on a level with the best French restaurants.
  11. as good, bad, important, etc. as somebody/something else
    • This place is on a par with the best French restaurants.

    Word Origin

    • Middle English (denoting an instrument to determine whether a surface is horizontal): from Old French livel, based on Latin libella, diminutive of libra ‘scales, balance’.
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