level
/ˈlevl/noun
उच्चारण लेवल
स्तर, मात्रा
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[C]
the amount of something that exists in a particular situation at a particular time
स्तर, मात्रा
- the level of pollution in Delhi
- high levels of unemployment
- The noise level near the airport is very high.
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- Doctors check the sugar level in the blood regularly.
- Water levels in the dam are rising after the heavy rain.
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[C, U]
a particular standard or quality
स्तर, कोटि, दर्जा
- an advanced level of English
- at the national level
- Students are placed in groups according to their level of English.
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- He plays cricket at a very high level.
- The course is meant for beginners at the lowest level.
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[C]
the height of something in relation to the ground or to what it used to be
ऊँचाई, तल
- the water level of the river
- sea level
- The river rose above its normal level last night.
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- Hold the bottle at eye level to read the measurement.
- Shimla stands at a high level above the sea.
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[C]
a floor of a building
(इमारत की) मंज़िल
- The office is on level three.
- The library is on the second level of the building.
- The car park is on the lower level of the mall.
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- Take the lift to level five for the food court.
- The restaurant is on the top level of the hotel.
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having a flat surface that does not slope
समतल, सपाट
- level ground for the playground
- We need a level table for the experiment.
- Find a level spot to pitch the tent.
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- The carpenter checked that the shelf was level.
- Roll the dough out on a level surface.
Synonyms flat even smooth horizontal flush
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~ (with sb/sth)
having the same height, position or value as something
बराबर
- The scores are level at the half.
- Our marks are level, so we share the first rank.
- The two teams were level on points at the end of the season.
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- The water in both tanks is level now.
- Keep the picture level with the window frame.
Synonyms equal even neck and neck tied
Opposite unequal
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[T] ~ sth
to make something flat or smooth; to destroy a building completely
समतल करना; ध्वस्त करना
- They levelled the ground for the new road.
- The earthquake levelled the village.
- Workers levelled the field before the festival fair began.
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- The bulldozers levelled the old mill within a day.
- Gardeners levelled the soil before sowing the seeds.
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[T] ~ sth at/against sb
to aim criticism or an accusation at somebody
(आरोप, आलोचना) लगाना
- Serious charges were levelled against the officer.
- The opposition levelled criticism at the budget for ignoring the poor.
- The newspaper levelled harsh criticism at the minister.
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- Charges of corruption were levelled against the company.
- Why do you level such accusations at your own friends?
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
at a level / on a level / to a level
At a level shows a position on a scale; on a level with means equal to; to a level shows reaching a standard.
'At a level' पैमाने पर स्थिति बताता है; 'on a level with' का अर्थ बराबर; 'to a level' किसी मानक तक पहुँचना बताता है।
- Prices are at the highest level in ten years.
- Her skill is on a level with a professional's.
level of sth
Level of is followed by an uncountable or plural noun naming what is measured: level of noise, level of marks.
'Level of' के बाद uncountable या plural noun आता है जिसे मापा जा रहा हो: जैसे level of noise, level of marks।
- The level of water in the river is rising.
level + noun / noun + level (adjective use)
Level as an adjective means flat or equal: a level road, level marks.
Adjective के रूप में 'level' का अर्थ समतल या बराबर है: जैसे a level road, level marks।
- Keep the shelf level.
- The two teams are level on points.
level at / level with / level sth to the ground
As a verb, level at means aim criticism, and level to the ground means destroy.
Verb के रूप में 'level at' का अर्थ आलोचना करना है और 'level to the ground' का अर्थ ध्वस्त करना।
- The earthquake levelled the village to the ground.
- Serious charges were levelled at the minister.
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adjective + level
highlowbasicadvancedentrysea
- Entry level jobs require little experience.
verb + level
reachrise todrop toraiselowermaintain
- The river rose to a dangerous level.
level + noun
crossingbestheadedgroundfield
- He stayed level headed during the crisis.
noun + level
stresspricesugarnoiseliteracy
- Literacy level in the state has risen.
“More examples 5
- The government raised the level of the minimum wage.
सरकार ने न्यूनतम मज़दूरी का स्तर बढ़ा दिया।
- The scores were level at 100 each.
दोनों का स्कोर 100-100 से बराबर था।
- Radhika is working on the top level of the building.
राधिका इमारत की सबसे ऊपरी मंज़िल पर काम कर रही है।
- I will do my level best to finish the work today.
मैं आज काम पूरा करने की पूरी कोशिश करूँगा।
- The ground must be levelled before building.
निर्माण से पहले ज़मीन को समतल किया जाना चाहिए।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ The level of the unemployed people has increased.
✓ The number of unemployed people has increased.
Level is for amounts measured on a scale; for people counted one by one, use number.
'Level' पैमाने पर मापी जाने वाली मात्रा के लिए है; एक-एक गिने जाने वाले लोगों के लिए 'number' आता है।
✗ He is at the same level like me.
✓ He is at the same level as me.
After same, use as, not like.
'Same' के बाद 'as' आता है, 'like' नहीं।
✗ Do your levels best.
✓ Do your level best.
In the idiom, level is an adjective and has no plural s.
इस मुहावरे में 'level' adjective है और उसमें plural 's' नहीं लगता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Level, standard and grade all measure quality, but level is a point on a scale.
Level, standard और grade तीनों गुणवत्ता नापते हैं, पर 'level' पैमाने पर एक बिंदु है।
A point or amount on a scale, or a floor.
पैमाने पर एक बिंदु या मात्रा, या मंज़िल।
- What is your English level?
A fixed quality that others are measured against.
निर्धारित गुणवत्ता जिससे अन्य की तुलना की जाए।
- The school sets a high standard.
¶Idioms 4
do/try your level best
to do as much as you can to achieve something
पूरी कोशिश करना
- I will try my level best to clear the exam.
a level playing field
a situation in which everyone has the same chance
सबके लिए बराबर अवसर
- Fair exams create a level playing field.
on the level
honest
ईमानदार
- Is this offer on the level?
level pegging
having the same score or position (British)
(मुक़ाबले में) बराबरी पर
- The two candidates are level pegging in the polls.
- At half-time, the teams were level pegging.
→Phrasal verbs 2
level off/out
to stop rising or falling and remain horizontal; to stay at a steady level after a period of change
(चढ़ाव-उतार के बाद) स्थिर हो जाना
- House prices have levelled off this year.
- The plane levelled out at 30,000 feet.
level with sb
(informal) to tell somebody the truth and not hide any unpleasant facts
(किसी से) साफ़-साफ़ सच कहना
- I'll level with you: your chances of selection are low this year.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
lev·el
§Grammar and usage
Level with sb; level charges against sb.
Usage: 'level with sb' (किसी से सच-सच और खुलकर बात करना) और 'level charges against sb' (किसी पर आरोप लगाना)। दोनों में preposition का सही प्रयोग याद रखें।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Do your level best, a level playing field, on the level, level-headed (calm and sensible).
Idioms: do your level best, a level playing field, on the level, level-headed (शांत और समझदार)।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Science: sea level is the base for measuring heights.
विज्ञान में ऊँचाई मापने का आधार sea level है।