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| scale3 |
degree, extent, or level. [1/6 definitions] |
| sea level |
the surface level of the sea, halfway between high and low tide. It is used as the starting point for measuring elevations and depths. |
| sink |
to fall or drop slowly to another level. [2/8 definitions] |
| slope |
ground that is not level or flat; side of a hill. [1/4 definitions] |
| sonic |
of, related to, or being a speed approaching or equal to that of sound in air, at the same distance above sea level. [1/2 definitions] |
| stairs |
a set of steps in or attached to a building that allow one to go from one floor or level to another. |
| standard |
a level or degree that is normal or expected. [1/6 definitions] |
| story2 |
one level of a building; floor. |
| straight |
level; even. [1/8 definitions] |
| subside |
to sink to a lower or normal level. [1/2 definitions] |
| summit |
a meeting of government leaders of the highest level, especially one in which the leaders will negotiate and make decision together. [1/3 definitions] |
| turn down |
to lower the level of something, such as loudness, temperature, or power. [1/2 definitions] |
| turn up |
to increase the level of something, such as loudness, heat, or power. [1/2 definitions] |
| underhand |
done with the hand below shoulder level. [2/3 definitions] |
| uneven |
not straight, level, or parallel. [1/5 definitions] |
| up |
to or at a higher level or amount. [2/23 definitions] |
| upgrade |
to raise to a higher level of quality, rank, or importance. [1/2 definitions] |
| upper |
higher in place, rank, position, or level. [1/2 definitions] |
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