Cool MateLevel
UK /["/ˈlevl/"]/US /["/ˈlevl/"]/
Definition
the height of something in relation to the ground or to what it used to be
In simple words: A position in a hierarchy or scale, often indicating quality or ability.
Examples
- He reached a new level in his video game and was excited to share it with his friends.
- The water level in the river rose after the heavy rain last night.
- We need to consider the level of difficulty before starting this project.
- In the classroom, the teacher divided the students by their level of understanding.
- Her skill level in swimming improved after several lessons.
Usage notes
Use 'level' in various contexts, such as in games, education, or ability. Avoid using it in overly formal writing; prefer 'grade' or 'standard' instead.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a video game level - each one has challenges and experiences.
Collocations
- high
- low
- ground
- adjust
- change
- lower
- above a/the level
- at a/the level
- below a/the level
- a change in level
- a change of level
- ground
- lower
- higher
- on a/the level
- to a/the level
- elevated
- high
- significant
- achieve
- attain
- reach
- go up
- rise
- soar
- above a/the level
- at a/the level
- below a/the level
- basic
- elementary
- low
- attain
- reach
- complete
- above a/the level
- at a/the level
- below a/the level
- somebody’s comfort level
- take somebody/something to the next level
- high
- upper
- low
- reach
- rise to
- at a/the level
- on a/the level
- conscious
- subconscious
- unconscious
- at a/the level
- on a/the level
Synonyms
- above board
Antonyms
- dislevel
- uneven
- decline
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'leavel' or misspelled as 'levle'.
- Using 'level' when 'stage' is more appropriate in certain contexts.
- Using 'level' as a verb incorrectly (it only works in specific phrases like 'level the ground').