Level describes having a flat surface that is horizontal and straight, being at the same height as something else, remaining unchanging/steady, or having the same position as something else.
(adjective)
- An example of level is smooth pavement in an area with no hills.
- An example of level is a large flat field.
- An example of level is bending down to get to a child's height so you can be at the same eye level.
- An example of level is a price that doesn't go up or down.
- An example of level is a car that is at the same height as your car.
Level is an accepted standard, or is a specific height or distance from a designated base.
(noun)
- An example of level is reading level, which is an accepted standard at which children should be able to read based on how old they are.
- An example of level is sea level, which is the starting elevation from which other land measurements are based.
To level is to create a flat surface, to be honest and tell the truth to someone, or to direct criticism at someone.
(verb)
- An example of level is when you smooth wet concrete so it will lie flat.
- An example of level is when you give someone the bad news truthfully.
- An example of level is when you give criticism to someone and tell him he is a poor worker.