adj. 1 even, smooth, plane, uniform, plain, flat, flush, straight, true The plaster is not level enough to apply the wallpaper 2 horizontal; prone, supine Make sure the playing field is level Try to keep the body level when doing this exercise. 3 uniform, constant, steady, consistent, invariable, unvarying, unalterable, unchanging, unfluctuating; very I did my level best to warn him, but he wouldn't listen 4 parallel, even, equal, equivalent, consistent The top floor of my house is level with the roof of the one across the street The problem arises because wages are not level with inflation. 5 up (on), informed (about or on), up to date (on or with), au fait (with), au courant (with) He does his best to keep level with what is going on in the world 6 even, tied, equal, neck and neck The scores are level So at half-time, it's level pegging between Arsenal and Liverpool. 7 See level-headed, below.
v. 8 level off, even, smooth (out), flatten (out) The concrete is levelled by dragging a straight-edge over it 9 destroy, demolish, raze, lay waste, devastate, knock down, tear down, pull down, wreck, bulldoze The building was levelled in a matter of minutes 10 aim, point, draw a bead, direct, train, focus He levelled his gun at her and she screamed 11 level with. be or play fair with, be honest or straight with, be open or frank or straightforward with, Colloq be upfront with I am going to level with you - I find you very difficult to work with
n. 12 plane, horizontal, elevation, height; altitude The windows are at the same level 13 floor, storey On which level is Mr Stone's office? 14 plane, position, status, standing, rank, stage She functions at a higher level, both administratively and intellectually 15 on the level. straight, straightforward, honest, direct, sincere, square, open, above-board, Colloq upfront, on the up and up, US straight-shooting You haven't been on the level with me about your plans for the company