level with
level with — phrasal verb
- level withbase form
- levels with3rd person singular
- leveling with-ing form
- leveled withpast simple
1. at the same height or vertical position as something else, without being higher
at the same height or vertical position as something else, without being higher or lower than it
The top shelf sits level with Gita's shoulders, so she reaches it easily.
be level with + noun phrase — physical position
Mateo hung the new mirror level with the window frame for a clean look.
The water in the tank rose until it was level with the red warning line.
Evelyn adjusted the bicycle seat until it sat level with her hips.
- even with
more common in American English, same meaning of physical alignment
- flush with
used when surfaces are touching and perfectly aligned
文法句型
be level with + noun phrase
stay level with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Typically used with linking verbs such as 'be', 'sit', 'hang', 'stay', or 'rise'. The object following 'with' is a physical reference point (a body part, a piece of furniture, a mark on a wall).
常見錯誤
2. having the same numerical value, score, amount, or standard as someone or someth
having the same numerical value, score, amount, or standard as someone or something else, so that neither is ahead or behind
After the third round, Cyrus's score was level with Apinya's at 42 points.
be level with + noun phrase — scores tied in a competition
The new tax rate stays level with last year's, so households pay the same.
Wei's donation brought their total level with the fundraising goal of ten thousand dollars.
The two companies ended the year level with each other in total sales.
- tied with
more specific to sports and games where two competitors have equal points
- equal to
broader usage covering any measurable quality, not just scores
- on a par with
more formal register, often used for standards or quality levels
文法句型
be level with + noun phrase
stay level with + noun phrase
draw level with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in sports, finance, and education contexts where scores, rates, or standards are compared. 'Draw level with' is a frequent variant, especially in British sports reporting.
常見錯誤
3. to tell someone the complete truth about something, especially when the facts ar
to tell someone the complete truth about something, especially when the facts are unpleasant or difficult to share
I'll level with you, Stefan — the repair will cost more than we expected.
level with + someone — formulaic opening for honesty
The nurse decided to level with the patient about the serious risks of the surgery.
level with + someone + about + something
Hassan levelled with his boss and explained that he needed more time.
Sivan levelled with the students about their chances of passing the final exam.
Brandon levelled with his teammates and said the competition would be tougher than expected.
- come clean
more informal, often implies admitting wrongdoing or a hidden fact
- confess
carries religious or legal weight; more serious than 'level with'
- tell the truth
more direct and less idiomatic; works in any register
文法句型
level with + someone
level with + someone + about + something
用法筆記
Always takes a personal object introduced by 'with'. Frequently used in the first-person formula 'I'll level with you' to signal a shift to frankness. The object is the person being addressed, not the subject being discussed (which follows 'about').