dead level
The term "dead level" can describe both a physical flatness and a metaphorical sameness, emphasizing uniformity and lack of variation.
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Definition
B2Geography
(technical)A perfectly flat and even stretch of land without any slope.
Example
- The region is known for its dead level plains that stretch for miles.
C1Figurative
(informal)A state of complete sameness or monotony.
Example
- The conversation reached a dead level, with nothing new or interesting being said.
B2General
(informal)Completely level or uniform, without any deviation.
Example
- The carpenter made sure the shelf was dead level before securing it to the wall.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dead level":
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