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Leveled Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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leveled

[ˈlɛv.əld ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Leveled refers to the action of making something level or even. It can also mean to reduce something to a particular position or situation, often used in contexts such as construction or comparison.

Synonyms

aligned, balanced, equalized, flattened, smoothed.

Examples of usage

  • She leveled the ground before building the house.
  • He leveled his voice to calm everyone down.
  • The teacher leveled the playing field by giving everyone the same resources.
  • They leveled the mountains to create a flat area for the runway.

Translations

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Origin of 'leveled'

The word 'level' comes from the Old French 'leveler', which means to make level, even, or just. This, in turn, is derived from the Latin 'libella', a diminutive of 'libra', meaning balance or scale. The transformation into 'leveled' signifies the past participle form, used to describe the completion of the action. Over time, 'level' has taken on various meanings across different contexts, such as indicating the flatness of a surface, the equality in degrees or positions, and even in metaphorical uses to describe equal opportunities or fairness. In modern English, it is widely used in a variety of fields including construction, education, and gaming to describe achieving a state of equality or flatness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,762, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.