levelled
Translation
made flat, aimed, demolished
Examples
The builders levelled the ground before starting.
The builders leveled the ground before starting.
He levelled the criticism directly at his boss.
He leveled the criticism directly at his boss.
The old building was levelled to make way for a park.
The old building was leveled to make way for a park.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) flat or even The builders leveled the ground.
((sth.)) ((at sb./sth.)) to direct (a criticism, weapon, etc.) at (sb./sth.) He leveled the criticism at his boss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flattened, equalized, aimed; Antonyms: raised, built
Etymology
From Old French 'livel', from Latin 'libella' (a balance, scale). Note the BrE spelling with two 'l's.
Memory Tips
Think of a spirit level tool, used to make surfaces perfectly flat.