Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense levels, present participle levelling, past tense, past participle levelledregional note: in AM, use leveling, leveled
1. countable noun
A level is a point on a scale, for example a scale of amount, quality, or difficulty.
If you don't know your cholesterol level, it's a good idea to have it checked.
Michael's roommate had been pleasant on a superficial level.
We do have the lowest level of inflation for some years. [+ of]
The exercises are marked according to their level of difficulty. [+ of]
Synonyms: position, standard, degree [archaic], grade More Synonyms of level
2. singular noun
The level of a river, lake, or ocean or the level of liquid in a container is the height of its surface.
The water level of the Mississippi River is already 6.5 feet below normal. [+ of]
The gauge relies upon a sensor in the tank to relay the fuel level.
3. See also sea level
4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
In cookery, a level spoonful of a substance such as flour or sugar is an amount that fills the spoon exactly, without going above the top edge.
Stir in 1 level teaspoon of yeast.
5. singular noun
If something is at a particular level, it is at that height.
Liz sank down until the water came up to her chin and thea bubbles were at eye level.
Synonyms: height, altitude, elevation, vertical position More Synonyms of level
6. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If one thing is levelwith another thing, it is at the same height as it.
He leaned over the counter so his face was almost level with the boy's. [+ with]
Amy knelt down so that their eyes were level.
Synonyms: equal, in line, aligned, balanced More Synonyms of level
7. adjective
When something is level, it is completely flat with no part higher than any other.
The floor was level, but the ceiling sloped toward his head.
...a plateau of fairly level ground.
Synonyms: horizontal, even, flat, plane More Synonyms of level
8. adverb [ADVERB after verb]
If you draw level with someone or something, you get closer to them until you are by their side.
[mainly British]
I drew level with the platform and was about to walk past. [+ with]
When the car pulled level with him, he spoke into the lowered passenger window.
Level is also an adjective.
He waited until they were level with the door before he turned around sharply. [+ with]
9. adverb [ADVERB after verb]
If you drawlevelwith someone, you manage to improve your performance until it is the same as theirs, by scoring the same number of points or goals as them.
They have drawn level with the opposition.
Level is also an adjective.
The teams were level at the end of extra time.
10. verb
In sport, if a player or team levels the score, they score a goal or win some points so that their team has the same number of points or goals as the opposingteam.
Iglesias scored twice to level the score. [VERB noun]
The Cincinnati Reds have levelled the score in the National League play-off againstthe Pittsburgh Pirates. [VERB noun]
11. graded adjective
If you keep your voice level, you speak in a deliberately calm and unemotional way.
[written]
He forced his voice to remain level.
Synonyms: calm, even, regular, stable More Synonyms of level
12. verb
If someone or something such as a violent storm levels a building or area of land, they destroy it completely or make it completely flat.
Further tremors could level more buildings. [VERB noun]
The storm was the most powerful to hit Hawaii this century. It leveled sugar plantationsand destroyed homes. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: destroy, devastate, wreck, demolish More Synonyms of level
13. verb
If an accusation or criticism islevelledat someone, they are accused of doing wrong or they are criticized for something they have done.
Allegations of corruption were levelled at him and his family. [beV-ed + at/against]
He leveled bitter criticism against the U.S. [V n + at/against]
[Also VERB noun]
14. verb
If you level an object at someone or something, you lift it and point it in their direction.
He said thousands of Koreans still levelled guns at one another along the demilitarisedzone between them. [VERB noun + at]
[Also VERB noun]
15. verb
If you levelwith someone, you tell them the truth and do not keep anything secret.
[informal]
I'll level with you. I'm no great detective. I've no training or anything. [VERB + with]
He has leveled with the American people about his role in the affair. [VERBwith noun]
16. See also A level
17.
See do one's level best
18.
See on the level
19. a level playing field
Phrasal verbs:
See level off
See level out
More Synonyms of level
level in British English
(ˈlɛvəl)
adjective
1.
on a horizontal plane
2.
having a surface of completely equal height
3.
being of the same height as something else
4.
(of quantities to be measured, as in recipes) even with the top of the cup, spoon, etc
5.
equal to or even with (something or someone else)
6.
not having or showing inconsistency or irregularities
7. Also: level-headed
even-tempered; steady
verbWord forms: -els, -elling, -elledWord forms: US-els, -eling or -eled
8. (transitive; sometimes foll byoff)
to make (a surface) horizontal, level, or even
9.
to make (two or more people or things) equal, as in position or status
10. (transitive)
to raze to the ground
11. (transitive)
to knock (a person) down by or as if by a blow
12. (transitive)
to direct (a gaze, criticism, etc) emphatically at someone
13. (intransitive; often foll bywith) informal
to be straightforward and frank
14. (intr; foll by off or out)
to manoeuvre an aircraft into a horizontal flight path after a dive, climb, or glide
15. (often foll by at)
to aim (a weapon) horizontally
16. surveying
to determine the elevation of a section of (land), sighting through a levelling instrument to a staff at successive pairs or points
noun
17.
a horizontal datum line or plane
18.
a device, such as a spirit level, for determining whether a surface is horizontal
19.
a surveying instrument consisting basically of a telescope with a spirit level attached, used for measuring relative heights of land
Abney level, dumpy level
20.
a reading of the difference in elevation of two points taken with such an instrument
21.
position or status in a scale of values
22.
amount or degree of progress; stage
23.
a specified vertical position; altitude
24.
a horizontal line or plane with respect to which measurement of elevation is based
sea level
25.
a flat even surface or area of land
26.
a horizontal passage or drift in a mine
27.
any of the successive layers of material that have been deposited with the passage of time to build up and raise the height of the land surface
28. physics
the ratio of the magnitude of a physical quantity to an arbitrary magnitude
sound-pressure level
29. do one's level best
30. find one's level
31. on a level
32. on the level
Derived forms
levelly (ˈlevelly)
adverb
levelness (ˈlevelness)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Old French livel, from Vulgar Latin lībellum (unattested), from Latin lībella, diminutive of lībra scales
level in American English
(ˈlɛvəl)
noun
1.
an instrument for determining, or adjusting a surface to, an even horizontal plane: it has a glass tube partly filled with liquid so as to leave an air bubble that moves to the exact center of the tube when the instrument is on an even horizontal plane; often there is anothersuch tube which indicates when the instrument is perpendicular to the horizontal
2.
a.
surveyor's level
b.
a measuring of differences in elevation with this instrument
3.
a.
a horizontal plane or line; esp., such a plane taken as a basis for the measurement of elevation
sea level
b.
the height, or altitude, of such a plane
4.
a relatively flat and even area of land or other surface; horizontal area
5.
the same horizontal plane
to keep the tops of pictures on a level
6.
usual or normal position with reference to a certain height
water seeks its level
7.
position, elevation, or rank considered as one of the planes in a scale of values
levels of income
8.
a horizontal drift or gallery in a mine
9.
the degree of concentration of a substance in a fluid
10. Physics
the ratio of a quantity's magnitude to an arbitrarily selected magnitude
adjective
11.
having no part higher than any other; perfectly flat and even; conforming to the surface of still water
12.
conforming to the plane of the horizon; not sloping
13.
being of the same height or being in the same plane; even (with)
14.
even with the top of the container; not heaping
a level teaspoonful
15.
a.
equal in importance, rank, degree, etc.
b.
conforming to a specified level or rank
high-level talks
c.
equally advanced in development
d.
even or uniform in tone, color, pitch, volume, rate, etc.
16.
a.
not having or showing sudden differences or inequalities; well-balanced; equable
b.
not excited or disturbed; calm or steady
17.
paid or to be paid in equal amounts over a period of time
18. US, Slang
honest; straight
adverb
19.
so as to be level; so as to be flat, even, in line, etc.
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈleveled or ˈlevelled, ˈleveling or ˈlevelling
20.
to make level
; specif.,
a.
to make perfectly horizontal by means of a level
b.
to make flat and even
c.
to equalize in height, rank, quality, etc.
often with down or up
d.
to make even in tone, color, pitch, etc.
21.
to knock to the ground; demolish; lay low
the storm leveled the tree
22.
to aim (a gun, etc.) for firing
23.
to aim or direct
24. Surveying
to determine the differences in altitude in (a plot of ground)
verb intransitive
25.
to aim a gun, etc. (at)
26.
to bring people or things to an equal rank, condition, etc.
usually with down or up
27. US, Slang
to be frank and honest (with someone)
Idioms:
find one's level
level off
one's level best
on the level
SYNONYMY NOTE: level is applied to a surface that is parallel to, or conforms with, the horizon; , flat1 implies the absence to any marked degree of depressions or elevations in a surface,in whatever direction it lies; , plane1 describes a real or imaginary surface that is absolutely flat and wholly containsevery straight line joining any two points lying in it; , even1 is applied to a surface that is uniformly level or flat, or to a surface that isin the same plane with, or in a plane parallel to, another; a , smooth surface has no roughness or projections, often as a result of wear, planing, polishing,etc.
Derived forms
levelly (ˈlevelly)
adverb
levelness (ˈlevelness)
noun
Word origin
OFr livel < VL *libellus < L libella, dim. of libra, a balance, level, weight
More idioms containing
level
on the level
a level playing field
Examples of 'level' in a sentence
level
The business was being taken seriously down to the lowest possible level.
Robert Wilson BLOOD IS DIRT (2002)
In other languages
level
British English: level /ˈlɛvl/ ADJECTIVE
If one thing is level with another thing, it is at the same height.
He leaned over the counter so he was almost level with the boy's face.
American English: level
Arabic: مُنْبَسِطٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: plano
Chinese: 平坦的
Croatian: izjednačen
Czech: rovný
Danish: ud for
Dutch: waterpas
European Spanish: plano
Finnish: tasainen
French: plat nivelé
German: eben
Greek: επίπεδος
Italian: livello
Japanese: 水平の
Korean: 같은
Norwegian: jevn
Polish: wyrównany
European Portuguese: plano
Romanian: la aceeași înălțime cu
Russian: ровный
Latin American Spanish: nivelado a nivel
Swedish: jämn
Thai: ระดับเดียวกัน
Turkish: yatay
Ukrainian: рівний
Vietnamese: ngang bằng
British English: level /ˈlɛvl/ NOUN
A level is a point on a scale, for example a scale of amount, importance, or difficulty.
...the lowest level of inflation for some years.
American English: level
Arabic: مُسْتَوَى
Brazilian Portuguese: nível
Chinese: 水平
Croatian: razina
Czech: úroveň
Danish: niveau
Dutch: niveau
European Spanish: nivel
Finnish: taso
French: niveau
German: Ebene
Greek: επίπεδο
Italian: livello
Japanese: 水平
Korean: 정도
Norwegian: nivå
Polish: poziom
European Portuguese: nível
Romanian: nivel
Russian: уровень
Latin American Spanish: nivel medida
Swedish: nivå
Thai: ระดับ
Turkish: düzey
Ukrainian: рівень
Vietnamese: mức độ
All related terms of 'level'
A level
A levels are British educational qualifications which school children take when they are seventeen or eighteen years old. People usually need A levels if they want to go to university in Britain .
O level
the basic level of the General Certificate of Education , now replaced by GCSE
S level
a public examination in a subject taken for the General Certificate of Education : usually taken at the same time as A2 levels as an additional qualification
Y-level
a level mounted on a Y-shaped support that can be rotated
A2 level
the second part of an A-level course , taken after the AS level examination
AS level
a public examination taken for the General Certificate of Education , with a smaller course content than an A level : since 2000 taken either as the first part of a full A level or as a qualification in its own right
eye level
→ at eye level
fog level
the density produced by the development of photographic materials that have not been exposed to light or other actinic radiation . It forms part of the characteristic curve of a particular material
level off
If a changing number or amount levels off or levels out , it stops increasing or decreasing at such a fast speed .
level out
low-level
not high in the sky
oil level
the amount of lubricant in a vehicle or machine ( sometimes indicated by an oil guage)
sea level
Sea level is the average level of the sea with respect to the land. The height of mountains or other areas is calculated in relation to sea level .
top-level
A top-level discussion or activity is one that involves the people with the greatest amount of power and authority in an organization or country.
Abney level
a surveying instrument consisting of a spirit level and a sighting tube , used to measure the angle of inclination of a line from the observer to another point
base level
the lowest level to which a land surface can be eroded by streams , which is, ultimately , sea level
blood level
the amount of a substance, as cholesterol , alcohol , or triglycerides , circulating in the bloodstream : often expressed as a percent or in milligrams or micrograms per deciliter of blood
dumpy level
a levelling instrument consisting of a horizontal telescope with various rotational arrangements and a spirit level
entry-level
Entry-level is used to describe basic low-cost versions of products such as cars or computers that are suitable for people who have no previous experience or knowledge of them.
high-level
(of conferences , talks , etc) involving very important people
level staff
a graduated rod that is used to determine differences in elevation
logic level
the voltage level representing one or zero in an electronic logic circuit
split-level
A split-level house or room has part of the ground floor at a different level from another part, usually because the house has been built on ground that slopes .
stock level
the quantity or number of goods or raw materials kept on the premises of a shop or business
true level
a hypothetical surface that is perpendicular at every point to the plumb line, such as the mean sea level or geoid
water level
the level reached by the surface of a body of water
energy level
a constant value of energy in the distribution of energies among a number of atomic particles
flight level
a specified height at which an aircraft is allowed to fly
ground level
If something is at ground level , it is at the same level as the ground, as opposed to being higher up or below the surface.
level-headed
If you describe a person as level-headed , you mean that they are calm and sensible even in difficult situations.
level pegging
If two opponents in a competition or contest are level pegging , they are equal with each other.
on a level
on the same horizontal plane as another
poverty level
if someone is on the poverty line, they have just enough income to buy the things they need in order to live
reduced level
calculated elevation in relation to a particular datum
spirit level
A spirit level is a device for testing to see if a surface is level. It consists of a plastic , wood , or metal frame containing a glass tube of liquid with an air bubble in it.
street level
ground level
support level
a minimum price below which a specific stock is not supposed to fall, as because of the stock's inherent worth
Advanced level
a public examination in a subject taken for the General Certificate of Education ( GCE ), usually at the age of 17–18
at eye level
at the height of somebody's eyes
boardroom level
→ at boardroom level
level crossing
A level crossing is a place where a railway line crosses a road.
on the level
If you say that someone or something is on the level , you mean that they are sincere or honest, and are not attempting to deceive people.
Ordinary level
the basic level of the General Certificate of Education , now replaced by GCSE
bargaining level
the level within an organizational hierarchy , such as company level, national level, etc, at which collective bargaining takes place
confidence level
a measure of the reliability of a result. A confidence level of 95 per cent or 0.95 means that there is a probability of at least 95 per cent that the result is reliable
level descriptor
one of a set of criteria used to assess the performance of a pupil in a particular subject
mean sea level
(in the UK) the sea level used by the Ordnance Survey as a datum level, determined at Newlyn in Cornwall
resistance level
a point at which the rise in price of a specific stock is arrested due to more substantial selling than buying
starvation level
→ to be living at starvation level
subsistence level
a standard of living barely adequate to support life
Chinese translation of 'level'
level
(ˈlɛvl)
adj
(= flat) 平的 (píng de)
⇒ The floor is quite level.地板很平。 (Dìbǎn hěn píng.)
(Culin)[spoonful]平的 (píng de)
(= at same height) 一样(樣)高的 (yīyàng gāo de)
⇒ The tree tops are level with the roof.树冠与屋顶一样高。 (Shùguān yǔ wūdǐng yīyàng gāo.)
⇒ Amy knelt down so that their eyes were level.埃米跪下身子，这样他们可以平视对方。 (Āimǐ guìxià shēngzi, zhèyàng tāmen kěyǐ píngshì duìfāng.)
(in points, goals etc) 平的 (píng de)
⇒ The teams were level at the end of extra time.加时赛结束时，两队比分平了。 (Jiāshísài jiéshù shí, liǎng duì bǐfēn píng le.)
在与(與)眼/腰 等 平齐(齊)的位置 zài yǔ yǎn/yāo děng píngqí de wèizhi ⇒ He held the gun at waist level. → 他把枪端在与腰平齐的位置上。 Tā bǎ qiāng duān zài yǔ yāo píngqí de wèizhì shang.
to do one's level best
全力以赴 quánlì yǐ fù
to level a gun at sb
把枪(槍)对(對)准(準)某人 bǎ qiāng duìzhǔn mǒurén
100 metres above/below sea level
海拔/低于(於)海平面100米 hǎibá/dīyú hǎipíngmiàn yībǎi mǐ
to be at/reach an advanced stage/level
到晚期的 dào wǎnqī de
to level an accusation/a criticism at or against sb
指控/批评(評)某人 zhǐkòng/pīpíng mǒurén
1 (noun)
Definition
stage or degree of progress
in order according to their level of difficulty
Synonyms
position
their changing role and position in society
standard
There will be new standards of hospital cleanliness.
degree (archaic)
the fall of a man of high degree and noble character
grade
Staff turnover is high among junior grades.
standing
He has improved his country's standing abroad.
stage
the final stage of the tour
rank
He eventually rose to the rank of captain.
status
promoted to the status of foreman
2 (noun)
Definition
the topmost horizontal line or plane from which the height of something is calculated
The water came up to her chin and the bubbles were at eye level.
Synonyms
height
Build a wall up to a height of 2 metres.
altitude
The next day I ran my first race at high altitude.
elevation
We're at an elevation of about 13,000 feet above sea level.
vertical position
3 (noun)
Definition
a flat even surface or area of land
The horse showed good form on the level.
Synonyms
flat surface
plane
a building with angled planes
horizontal
1 (adjective)
Definition
being of the same height as something else
She knelt down so that their eyes were level.
Synonyms
equal
in line
Venus, the Sun and Earth were all in line.
aligned
balanced
a fair, balanced, comprehensive report
on a line
at the same height
2 (adjective)
Definition
having an even surface
a plateau of level ground
Synonyms
horizontal
Swing the club back until it is horizontal.
even
The tables are fitted with a glass top to provide an even surface.
flat
Sit the cup on a flat surface while measuring.
plane
a plane surface
smooth
a smooth surface
uniform
Chips should be cut into uniform size and thickness.
as flat as a pancake
Opposites
uneven
,
tilted
,
vertical
,
slanted
3 (adjective)
Definition
consistent or regular
He forced his voice to remain level.
Synonyms
calm
Try to keep calm and just tell me what happened.
even
Normally Rosa had an even temper; she was rarely irritable.
regular
a very regular beat
stable
a stable marriage
steady
the steady beat of the drums
unchanging
eternal and unchanging truths
equable
The climate has grown more equable and the crop yields have risen.
even-tempered
He was normally a very even-tempered person.
unvarying
4 (adjective)
Definition
equal to or even with (something or someone else)
The teams were level at the end of extra time.
Synonyms
even
It was an even game.
tied
equal
an equal contest
drawn
neck and neck
The two main parties were almost neck and neck in the polls.
all square
level pegging
1 (verb)
Definition
to make equal in position or status
They got two goals to level the score.
Synonyms
equalize
Such measures are needed to equalize wage rates between countries.
balance
Balance spicy dishes with mild ones.
even up
2 (verb)
Definition
to demolish completely
Further tremors could level yet more buildings.
Synonyms
destroy
The building was completely destroyed.
devastate
A fire devastated large parts of the castle.
wreck
Vandals wrecked the garden.
demolish
The building is being demolished to make way for a motorway.
flatten
Bombing raids flattened much of the area.
knock down
pull down
tear down
bulldoze
She defeated developers who wanted to bulldoze her home.
raze
Dozens of villages have been razed.
lay waste to
kennet (Australian, slang)
jeff (Australian, slang)
Opposites
build
,
raise
,
erect
3 (verb)
Definition
to aim (a weapon) horizontally
She levelled her gaze on the summit.
Synonyms
direct
He directed the tiny beam of light at the roof.
point
He pointed the gun at them.
turn
train
She trained her binoculars on the horizon.
aim
He was aiming the rifle at me.
focus
He focused the binoculars on the boat.
beam
4 (verb)
Definition
to make horizontal or even
I'd been levelling off the ground before putting up the shed.
Synonyms
flatten
How do you put enough pressure on to the metal to flatten it?
plane
smooth
She stood up and smoothed down her frock.
make flat
even off or out
phrasal verb
See level with someone
idiom
See on the level
Additional synonyms
in the sense of aim
Definition
to point (a weapon or missile) or direct (a blow or remark) at a particular person or object
He was aiming the rifle at me.
Synonyms
point,
level,
train,
direct,
sight,
take aim (at)
in the sense of altitude
Definition
height, esp. above sea level
The next day I ran my first race at high altitude.
Synonyms
height,
summit,
peak,
elevation,
loftiness
in the sense of balance
Definition
to arrange so as to create a state of harmony
Balance spicy dishes with mild ones.
Synonyms
offset,
match,
square,
make up for,
compensate for,
counteract,
neutralize,
counterbalance,
even up,
equalize,
counterpoise
Synonyms of 'level'
level
Explore 'level' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of balanced
a fair, balanced, comprehensive report
Synonyms
unbiased,
just,
fair,
equal,
objective,
neutral,
detached,
open-minded,
equitable,
impartial,
disinterested,
even-handed,
nonpartisan,
unprejudiced,
without fear or favour,
nondiscriminating
in the sense of bulldoze
Definition
to move, demolish, or flatten with a bulldozer
She defeated developers who wanted to bulldoze her home.
Synonyms
demolish,
level,
destroy,
flatten,
knock down,
tear down,
raze,
kennet (Australian, slang),
jeff (Australian, slang)
in the sense of degree
the fall of a man of high degree and noble character
Synonyms
rank,
order,
standing,
level,
class,
position,
station,
status,
grade,
caste,
nobility,
echelon
in the sense of demolish
Definition
to tear down or break up (buildings)
The building is being demolished to make way for a motorway.
Synonyms
knock down,
level,
destroy,
ruin,
overthrow,
dismantle,
flatten,
trash (slang),
total (slang),
tear down,
bulldoze,
raze,
pulverize
in the sense of devastate
Definition
to damage (a place) severely or destroy it
A fire devastated large parts of the castle.
Synonyms
destroy,
waste,
ruin,
sack,
wreck,
spoil,
demolish,
trash (slang),
level,
total (slang),
ravage,
plunder,
desolate,
pillage,
raze,
lay waste,
despoil (formal)
in the sense of elevation
Definition
height above sea level
We're at an elevation of about 13,000 feet above sea level.
Synonyms
altitude,
height
in the sense of equable
Definition
(of a climate) not varying much throughout the year, and neither very hot nor very cold
The climate has grown more equable and the crop yields have risen.
Synonyms
constant,
regular,
stable,
even,
steady,
uniform,
consistent,
tranquil,
temperate,
unchanging,
on an even keel,
unvarying
in the sense of even-tempered
Definition
calm and not easily angered
He was normally a very even-tempered person.
Synonyms
calm,
steady,
peaceful,
composed,
cool,
serene,
tranquil,
placid,
level-headed,
cool-headed,
unruffled,
imperturbable,
equable,
unexcitable
in the sense of flat
Definition
even or smooth
Sit the cup on a flat surface while measuring.
Synonyms
even,
level,
levelled,
plane,
smooth,
uniform,
horizontal,
unbroken,
planar
in the sense of focus
Definition
to adjust one's eyes or an instrument on an object so that its image is clear
He focused the binoculars on the boat.
Synonyms
fix,
train,
direct,
aim
Additional synonyms
in the sense of grade
Definition
a rank or level of importance in a company or organization
Staff turnover is high among junior grades.
Synonyms
level,
position,
rank,
group,
order,
class,
stage,
step,
station,
category,
rung,
echelon
in the sense of in line
Venus, the Sun and Earth were all in line.
Synonyms
in alignment,
lined,
level,
true,
straight,
lined up,
in a row,
plumb
in the sense of neck and neck
Definition
absolutely level in a race or competition
The two main parties were almost neck and neck in the polls.
Synonyms
level,
equal,
side by side,
close together,
nip and tuck,
level pegging (British),
even-stevens (informal)
in the sense of plane
Definition
a level surface
a building with angled planes
Synonyms
flat surface,
the flat,
horizontal,
level surface
in the sense of plane
Definition
level or flat
a plane surface
Synonyms
level,
even,
flat,
regular,
plain,
smooth,
uniform,
flush,
horizontal
in the sense of point
Definition
to direct or face in a specific direction
He pointed the gun at them.
Synonyms
aim,
level,
train,
direct
in the sense of rank
Definition
a position within a social organization
He eventually rose to the rank of captain.
Synonyms
status,
level,
position,
grade,
order,
standing,
sort,
quality,
type,
station,
division,
degree (archaic),
classification,
echelon
in the sense of raze
Definition
to destroy (buildings or a town) completely
Dozens of villages have been razed.
Synonyms
destroy,
level,
remove,
ruin,
demolish,
flatten,
knock down,
pull down,
tear down,
throw down,
bulldoze,
kennet (Australian, slang),
jeff (Australian, slang)
in the sense of regular
Definition
occurring at fixed or prearranged intervals
a very regular beat
Synonyms
steady,
even,
constant,
uniform,
rhythmic,
unchanging,
unvarying,
consistent
in the sense of smooth
Definition
having an even surface with no roughness, bumps, or holes
a smooth surface
Synonyms
even,
level,
flat,
plane,
plain,
flush,
horizontal,
unwrinkled
Additional synonyms
in the sense of smooth
Definition
to remove in order to make smooth
She stood up and smoothed down her frock.
Synonyms
flatten,
level,
press,
plane,
iron
in the sense of stable
Definition
lasting and not likely to experience any sudden changes
a stable marriage
Synonyms
secure,
lasting,
strong,
sound,
fast,
sure,
established,
permanent,
constant,
steady,
enduring,
reliable,
abiding,
durable,
deep-rooted,
well-founded,
steadfast,
immutable,
unwavering,
invariable,
unalterable,
unchangeable
in the sense of stage
Definition
a step or period of development, growth, or progress
the final stage of the tour
Synonyms
step,
leg,
phase,
point,
level,
period,
division,
length,
lap,
juncture
in the sense of standard
Definition
a level of quality
There will be new standards of hospital cleanliness.
Synonyms
level,
grade,
calibre,
quality
in the sense of standing
Definition
social or financial status or reputation
He has improved his country's standing abroad.
Synonyms
status,
position,
station,
footing,
condition,
credit,
rank,
reputation,
eminence,
estimation,
repute
in the sense of status
Definition
a person's position in society
promoted to the status of foreman
Synonyms
position,
rank,
grade,
degree (archaic),
ranking
in the sense of steady
Definition
regular
the steady beat of the drums
Synonyms
continuous,
even,
regular,
constant,
consistent,
persistent,
rhythmic,
unbroken,
habitual,
uninterrupted,
incessant,
ceaseless,
unremitting,
unwavering,
nonstop,
unvarying,
unfaltering,
unfluctuating
in the sense of train
Definition
to focus on or aim at (something)
She trained her binoculars on the horizon.
Synonyms
aim,
point,
level,
position,
direct,
focus,
sight,
line up,
turn on,
fix on,
zero in,
bring to bear
in the sense of unchanging
eternal and unchanging truths
Synonyms
constant,
eternal,
perpetual,
lasting,
continuing,
permanent,
enduring,
unchanged,
abiding,
immutable,
imperishable,
unvarying,
changeless,
unfading
in the sense of uniform
Definition
regular and even throughout
Chips should be cut into uniform size and thickness.