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Level (Adjective)

Meaning¹

Being on a precise horizontal plane; "a billiard table must be level".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

The carpenter carefully checked to ensure the floor was level before installing the new cabinets.
To get accurate measurements, the surveyor made sure her instrument was level and securely positioned.
The contractor took extra care to ensure the concrete slab was level and smooth before pouring the foundation.
A level surface is essential for a pool table to function properly and provide a fair game.
The photographer adjusted the tripod to ensure the camera was level and would capture a perfectly horizontal horizon.

Meaning²

Having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another; "a flat desk"; "acres of level farmland"; "a plane surface"; "skirts sewn with fine flat seams".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

The basketball court had a level surface to ensure fair play.
The carpenter made sure the shelves were level before nailing them to the wall.
The engineers built a level platform for the observation deck to provide an unobstructed view.
The floor of the museum gallery was level and polished to showcase the artwork.
The new bike path was built on level ground to accommodate riders of all ages.

Synonyms

Plane
Flat

Meaning³

Not showing abrupt variations; "spoke in a level voice"; "she gave him a level look"- Louis Auchincloss.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

He answered in a level tone, betraying no sign of surprise.
She looked him straight in the eye with a level gaze that seemed to see right through him.
His level-headedness was what had helped him to rise to a top managerial position so quickly.
Despite the noise, the DJ managed to maintain a level voice, reassuring the crowd.
With a level hand, the painter smoothed out the thick strokes of color.