level
Translation
level, standard, floor, plane
Examples
What is your English level?
What is your English level?
The water level is rising.
The water level is rising.
The office is on the third level.
The office is on the third level.
Use a level to hang the picture.
Use a level to hang the picture.
Grammar Patterns
the level of ((sth.)) the measure of (sth.) The level of the river is high.
on a ... level at a certain standard They operate on a high level.
Similar Words
Synonyms: standard, grade, floor, plane
Etymology
From Old French 'livel', from Latin 'libella', a diminutive of 'libra' (a balance, scale).
Memory Tips
Think of a scale ('libra') being perfectly balanced or 'level'. It can be a noun, verb (to make flat), and adjective (flat).