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- [lev-uh l awf, of]
- /ˈlɛv əl ɔf, ɒf/
- /ˈlevl ɒf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lev-uh l awf, of]
- /ˈlɛv əl ɔf, ɒf/
Definitions of level off words
- noun level off a device used for determining or adjusting something to a horizontal surface. 1
- noun level off Surveying. Also called surveyor's level. an instrument for observing levels, having a sighting device, usually telescopic, and capable of being made precisely horizontal. an observation made with this instrument. spirit level. 1
- noun level off an imaginary line or surface everywhere at right angles to the plumb line. 1
- noun level off the horizontal line or plane in which anything is situated, with regard to its elevation. 1
- noun level off a horizontal position or condition. 1
- noun level off an extent of land approximately horizontal and unbroken by irregularities. 1
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Origin of level off
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; noun use of verb phrase level off
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Parts of speech for Level off
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
level off popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
level off usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for level off
verb level off
- dock — any of various weedy plants belonging to the genus Rumex, of the buckwheat family, as R. obtusifolius (bitter dock) or R. acetosa (sour dock) having long taproots.
- settle — to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
- berth — A berth is a bed on a boat, train, or caravan.
- alight — If something is alight, it is burning.
- thump — a blow with something thick and heavy, producing a dull sound; a heavy knock.
Antonyms for level off
verb level off
- ascend — If you ascend a hill or staircase, you go up it.
- take off — the act of taking.
- fail — to fall short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, desired, or approved: The experiment failed because of poor planning.
- lose — to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery: I'm sure I've merely misplaced my hat, not lost it.
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
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