left
/lɛft/
adjective
- On or relating to the side of the body that is to the west when a person faces north; opposite of right.
- My left eye is a little blurry today.
- She writes with her left hand.
- The car made a left turn at the traffic light.
- Relating to political groups that support social equality and government action to reduce inequality; liberal or socialist.
- The newspaper is known for its left editorial stance.
- He has always held left political views.
- The left party won the election with a promise of free healthcare.
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adverb
- Toward the left side.
- The sign pointed left, so we followed it.
- Turn left at the next corner.
- She glanced left before crossing the street.
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noun
- The left side or direction.
- The store is on your left.
- In chess, the queen starts on the left of the king.
- Look to the left and you'll see the mountains.
- Political groups or parties that advocate for social equality and progressive reforms.
- Debates between the left and the right are common in politics.
- She is a prominent voice on the left.
- The left supports higher taxes on the wealthy.
- A left turn.
- Take a left at the next intersection.
- He made a sharp left onto the dirt road.
- The driver signaled a left.
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verb
- Past tense and past participle of leave: went away from; departed from.
- They left the party early because they were tired.
- She left the house at 8 AM.
- He left his keys on the kitchen table.
- Past tense and past participle of leave: caused to remain or be in a particular state or position.
- She left the door open for the cat.
- The storm left the streets flooded.
- His words left me feeling confused.
- Past tense and past participle of leave: allowed to stay or remain; did not take.
- They left a tip for the waiter.
- He left his old clothes at the donation center.
- I left some food for you in the fridge.
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