Synonyms for

Leveling

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

Definition

The act of making something flat or even.

Synonyms & similar words

even flush razing evenout dismantle point raise raze tearingdown rase takedown pulldown leveloff level equalization grading charge equalisation demolishing teardown flattening smoothing evening straightening planing grading aligning adjusting balancing calibrating trimming shaving scraping grinding polishing finishing

Synonyms by register

Formal

equalizing harmonizing standardizing balancing

Informal

evening out evening up making equal

Literary

calming settling

Antonyms

rising increasing escalating growing heightening amplifying

Common collocations

  • leveling the playing field
  • leveling off
  • leveling down
  • leveling up
  • leveling the ground
  • leveling the surface

Word family

noun level
verb level
adjective level
adverb level

Usage note

Often used in the context of creating fairness or equality, as in 'leveling the playing field'. Can also refer to making something flat or even.

Example sentences

  1. The construction worker is leveling the bricks with a tool.
  2. The carpenter is leveling the table with a leveler.
  3. The gardener is leveling the soil with a rake.
  4. The painter is leveling the wall with a putty knife.
  5. The baker is leveling the flour with a spatula.

Quotes

  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. - Peter Hagerty
  • Life is like a camera, focus on the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot. - Unknown
  • Life is a balance of holding on and letting go. - Rumi

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