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{ "term": "level", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a2", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "the height of something in relation to the ground or to what it used to be", "sensetop": "on a level with somethingon a level", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The cables are buried one metre below **ground level**." }, { "text": "The floodwater nearly **reached** roof **level**." }, { "text": "The river has fallen to **its lowest level since** 2012." }, { "text": "the level rose/dropped/decreased/increased" }, { "text": "On the second floor you are on a level with *(= at the same height as)* the treetops.", "contextForm": "on a level with something" }, { "text": "The tables are not on a level *(= the same height)*.", "contextForm": "on a level" }, { "text": "the level of water in the bottle" }, { "text": "The plane was flying at a very low level." }, { "text": "The water rose to the level of the ground floor windows." }, { "text": "They are going to raise the level of the banks to prevent flooding." }, { "text": "below the level of the cloud" } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["high", "low", "ground"], "verb + level": ["adjust", "change", "lower"], "preposition": [ "above a/the level", "at a/the level", "below a/the level" ], "phrases": ["a change in level", "a change of level"] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "a floor of a building; a layer of ground", "sensetop": "on a level", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "a multi-level car park" }, { "text": "Take the lift to Level Four." }, { "text": "The restaurant is on the level below this one.", "contextForm": "on a level" }, { "text": "The library is all on one level." }, { "text": "Archaeologists found pottery in the lowest level of the site." }, { "text": "Are we on the right level for the restaurant?" }, { "text": "Remember that we parked on level 5." } ], "topics": ["Houses and homes"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["ground", "lower", "higher"], "preposition": ["on a/the level", "to a/the level"] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "the amount of something that exists in a particular situation at a particular time", "sensetop": "at a/the… level", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "a low **level of support** for the proposed changes" }, { "text": "**Increase your level** of activity to burn more calories." }, { "text": "to **raise/reduce the level** of something" }, { "text": "They have **achieved** higher **levels** of efficiency." }, { "text": "A change of course may be needed if the current level of violence continues." }, { "text": "low/high/elevated blood cholesterol levels" }, { "text": "a reduction/a rise/a decrease/an increase/a change in energy levels" }, { "text": "Profits were **at the same level as** the year before.", "contextForm": "at a/the… level" }, { "text": "a test that checks the level of cholesterol in the blood" }, { "text": "Crime has reached its highest level ever." }, { "text": "Emissions are well below the levels set by the WHO." }, { "text": "Excessive levels of lead were found in the water." }, { "text": "Her blood pressure has returned to its normal level." }, { "text": "Industrial output has reached record levels." }, { "text": "Mortgage rates were 10% above their current level." }, { "text": "Radiation is well below the permitted level." }, { "text": "Rents will be kept at this level for another year." }, { "text": "She predicts that fuel prices will remain at current levels." }, { "text": "There will be stiff penalties if companies exceed these levels of pollution." }, { "text": "They were asked to indicate the level of distress they experienced as a result of their experiences." }, { "text": "a generous level of financial support for the arts" }, { "text": "an acceptable level of risk" }, { "text": "permitted levels of chemical pollutants" }, { "text": "the worst level of business failure since 1997" }, { "text": "Another cause for concern is the rising level of crime." }, { "text": "High stress levels will affect employees' productivity." }, { "text": "The aim is to reduce pollution levels in the city." }, { "text": "These cities have relatively low levels of unemployment." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["elevated", "high", "significant"], "verb + level": ["achieve", "attain", "reach"], "level + verb": ["go up", "rise", "soar"], "preposition": [ "above a/the level", "at a/the level", "below a/the level" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "a particular standard or quality", "sensetop": "at a… levelon a level", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The hotel's **level of service** is consistently high." }, { "text": "The participants had different levels of education." }, { "text": "He studied French to degree level." }, { "text": "What is the level of this course?" }, { "text": "It is difficult to **maintain this level** of performance." }, { "text": "She has **played** tennis **at a high level**.", "contextForm": "at a… level" }, { "text": "Both players are on a level *(= of the same standard)*.", "contextForm": "on a level" }, { "text": "I refuse to **sink to their level** *(= behave as badly as them)*." }, { "text": "students who have reached the intermediate level" }, { "text": "students at intermediate level" }, { "text": "language students at different levels of proficiency" }, { "text": "They work hard, but with varying levels of success." }, { "text": "He has reached an advanced level in his studies." }, { "text": "Standards of hygiene are at a fairly low level." }, { "text": "a sport suitable for people of all fitness levels" }, { "text": "Most of these students have a high level of language ability." }, { "text": "She studied psychology at degree level." }, { "text": "He reached a very high level at a very young age." }, { "text": "The school offers classes at all levels from beginner to advanced." }, { "text": "She's reading at grade level." }, { "text": "His English is way above the level of the other students." }, { "text": "The book is not suitable for students below degree level." }, { "text": "The difficulty level of the exercises in the book varies widely." }, { "text": "The teaching is at quite a basic level." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["basic", "elementary", "low"], "verb + level": ["attain", "reach", "complete"], "preposition": [ "above a/the level", "at a/the level", "below a/the level" ], "phrases": [ "somebody’s comfort level", "take somebody/something to the next level" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "a position or rank in a scale of size or importance", "sensetop": "at (a) … level", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "the upper levels of government" }, { "text": "Discussions are currently being held **at national level**.", "contextForm": "at (a) … level" }, { "text": "**at local/international level **" }, { "text": "The decision is being made at top level." }, { "text": "There is a lot of corruption at a local level." }, { "text": "The thing has got to be organized on an international level." }, { "text": "At the local level there's a lot to be said for the plan." }, { "text": "The party needs to win support at grassroots level." }, { "text": "These decisions are made at board level." }, { "text": "He promised reforms at all levels of government." }, { "text": "It's people at the lower levels within the company that will lose their jobs." }, { "text": "He rose to the level of general manager." }, { "text": "You need to do all three levels to qualify as a canteen supervisor." }, { "text": "It's time to take my career to the next level." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["high", "upper", "low"], "verb + level": ["reach", "rise to"], "preposition": ["at a/the level", "on a/the level"] } }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "a particular way of looking at, reacting to or understanding something", "sensetop": "on a… levelat a… level", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "On a more personal level, I would like to thank Jean for all the help she has given me.", "contextForm": "on a… level" }, { "text": "Fables can be understood on various levels." }, { "text": "At a conscious level, I was quite satisfied with my life.", "contextForm": "at a… level" }, { "text": "On a superficial level everything appears to be in order, but at a deeper level you can see that there's a lot wrong." }, { "text": "We probably need to look at this problem at a more detailed level." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["conscious", "subconscious", "unconscious"], "preposition": ["at a/the level", "on a/the level"] } }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "one of a series of stages in a computer game. Players progress from easy to more advanced levels within the game.", "cefr": "b1", "examples": [ { "text": "a computer game with 15 levels" }, { "text": "Players advance to the next level by collecting all the pieces and constructing the spaceship." }, { "text": "Each level is randomly generated so each game is different." } ], "topics": ["Games and toys"] }, { "senseNumber": 8, "definition": "a device used to test whether a surface is level, consisting of a glass tube partly filled with liquid with a bubble of air inside. The position of the bubble indicates whether the surface is level.", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "honest; legal", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "I'm not convinced he's on the level." }, { "text": "Are you sure this deal is on the level?" } ], "synonyms": "above board" }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "as good, bad, important, etc. as somebody/something else", "examples": [ { "text": "This place is on a level with the best French restaurants." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "as good, bad, important, etc. as somebody/something else", "examples": [ { "text": "This place is on a par with the best French restaurants." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to further improve or develop something that is already successful", "examples": [ { "text": "He decided to move to New York to take his career to the next level." }, { "text": "We are taking web design to the next level." } ], "topics": ["Success"] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈlevl/", "audio": "le/level/level__gb_2.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈlevl/", "audio": "le/level/level__us_2.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Middle English (denoting an instrument to determine whether a surface is horizontal): from Old French livel, based on Latin libella, diminutive of libra ‘scales, balance’." }