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level

Pronunciation: [/ˈlɛv.l̩/]

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level: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use level in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “measurement”

(noun) a specific height or position of something compared to a surface or area. It tells you how high or low something is.

Example

The water in the lake was at a high level after the heavy rain.

Example

The level of the shelves in the closet was too low for the tall books.

Example

What is the level of the water in the pond?

Context: “adjustment”

(verb) to make something flat, even, or balanced. Like when you want to make sure a table or picture is not tilted.

Example

She leveled the ground to prepare for building a new house.

Example

He didn't level the table properly, so the drinks kept spilling.

Example

Can you level the picture on the wall?

Context: “equal”

(adjective) when something is the same or even, with no high or low parts. It is balanced and fair.

Example

Everyone had a level chance to win the competition.

Example

The teams were not playing on a level field, which affected the game.

Example

Is the playing field level for all participants?

How to pronounce level

Pronunciation: [/ˈlɛv.l̩/]

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