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on the level

on the lev·el
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [on, awn stressed th ee lev-uh l]
    • /ɒn, ɔn stressed ði ˈlɛv əl/
    • /ɒn ðə ˈlevl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [on, awn stressed th ee lev-uh l]
    • /ɒn, ɔn stressed ði ˈlɛv əl/

Definitions of on the level words

  • adjective on the level having no part higher than another; having a flat or even surface. 1
  • adjective on the level being in a plane parallel to the plane of the horizon; horizontal. 1
  • adjective on the level equal, as one thing with another or two or more things with one another. 1
  • adjective on the level even, equable, or uniform. 1
  • adjective on the level filled to a height even with the rim of a container: a level teaspoon of salt. 1
  • adjective on the level mentally well-balanced; sensible; rational: to keep a level head in a crisis. 1

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Origin of on the level

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English (noun and v.), variant of livel (noun) < Middle French < Vulgar Latin *lībellum, for Latin lībella plummet line, level, diminutive of lībra balance, scales; for formation, see castellum

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Parts of speech for On the level

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

on the level popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for on the level

adj on the level

  • above board — An arrangement or deal that is above board is legal and is being carried out honestly and openly.
  • card-carrying — A card-carrying member of a particular group or political party is an official member of that group or party, rather than someone who supports it.
  • clean-living — having a wholesome lifestyle
  • condign — (esp of a punishment) fitting; deserved
  • contractual — A contractual arrangement or relationship involves a legal agreement between people.

adv on the level

  • bluntly — having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp: a blunt pencil.
  • frankly — In an open, honest, and direct manner.

adjective on the level

  • aboveboard — An arrangement or deal that is aboveboard is legal and is being carried out openly and honestly. A person who is aboveboard is open and honest about what they are doing.
  • enforcible — Capable of being enforced.
  • jural — pertaining to law; legal.
  • juridical — of or relating to the administration of justice.
  • warrantable — capable of being warranted.

adverb on the level

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