levels

word · lemma: level

/ˈɫɛvəɫz/
LEV-uhlz
/lˈɛvəlz/
LEV-uhlz

Definition

“Levels” is the plural of “level.” It can mean heights or positions, floors in a building, amounts or degrees of something, or stages of skill, quality, or difficulty.

Usage & Nuances

Very common in school, games, science, and daily life. Common collocations include “high levels of stress,” “different levels,” “skill levels,” and “water levels.” Don’t confuse it with the adjective “level” meaning flat, as in “a level surface.”

Example Sentences

The water levels are low this summer.

basic

This building has five levels.

basic

The game has three levels for beginners.

basic

We need to compare prices at different levels of service.

natural

Stress levels tend to rise before exams.

natural

His energy levels drop in the afternoon.

natural