Synonyms for

Level

Verb / ˈlevʌl / Another word for level — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Having a flat and even surface; not sloping or uneven

Synonyms & similar words

horizontalsurface tier teardown pulldown rase degree spiritlevel grade flat raise stratum storey takedown charge leveloff plane raze even layer evenout dismantle stage story flush point flat even smooth horizontal plane balanced equal stable steady uniform flush straight parallel aligned leveled graduated measured regulated adjusted calibrated

Synonyms by register

Formal

uniform even horizontal flush

Informal

even flat steady

Literary

equable placid

Antonyms

uneven sloping inclined rough jagged steep

Common collocations

  • level playing field
  • level ground
  • eye level
  • level with me
  • at the same level
  • level of detail
  • maintain a level

Word family

noun level
verb level
adjective level
adverb level

Usage note

As a noun, 'level' can refer to a position on a scale or a stage in a process. As a verb, it often implies making something flat or equal.

Example sentences

  1. The table was level, so nothing fell off.
  2. I need to level the cake before I can frost it.
  3. The carpenter used a level to make sure the shelves were straight.
  4. I want to make sure the playing field is level for both teams.
  5. The surveyor used a level to measure the height of the building.

Quotes

  • Life is a leveler, and will sink all its treasures to a common grade.
  • Equality is not in regarding differences, but in being able to see similarities in differences.
  • No one is above the law, and no one is below it.

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