let sb do sth (WITHOUT to ): ‘Why wouldn’t Alice let you help her?’ Compare: ‘Do you think your parents will allow you to go to England?’ level 1
These courses are taught in postgraduate level.
These courses are taught at postgraduate level. The volume of the radio should be kept in a low level.
The volume of the radio should be kept at a low level. at a particular level (NOT in ) = having a particular degree of intensity, power, proficiency etc: ‘Students at this level need individual tuition.’ ‘Talks are being held at the highest level.’ Compare: ‘James likes school. He’s now in Level 3.’ (= in a class at Level 3) 2
People in developed countries have a higher level of living.
People in developed countries have a higher standard of living. When you are talking about the quality of something, the usual word is standard : ‘All his work is of a very high standard.’ ‘Our company accepts only the highest standards of workmanship.’ 3
What will we do if the sea level continues to increase?
What will we do if the sea level continues to rise? See Note at INCREASE 2 lie I was sure the old woman was saying lies.
I was sure the old woman was telling lies. tell a lie (NOT say or speak ): ‘I always know when he’s telling lies.’ lied After a while he stopped running and lied down on the ground.
After a while he stopped running and lay down on the ground. lie (lying, lied, lied) = say something which is not true in an attempt to deceive: ‘I wonder why he
