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Meaning of 'left' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Left [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to that side of the body in man on which the muscular action of the limbs is usually weaker than on the other side; -- opposed to right, when used in reference to a part of the body; as, the left hand, or arm; the left ear. Also said of the corresponding side of the lower animals.
2 . Left [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Leave
- of Leave.
3 . Left [ n.]
- That part of surrounding space toward which the left side of one's body is turned; as, the house is on the left when you face North.
- Those members of a legislative assembly (as in France) who are in the opposition; the advanced republicans and extreme radicals. They have their seats at the left-hand side of the presiding officer. See Center, and Right.

Meaning of 'left' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . left [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the hand that is on the left side of the body
Example in sentence:
  • jab with your left
Meaning (2):
- location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
Example in sentence:
  • she stood on the left
Meaning (3):
- a turn toward the side of the body that is on the north when the person is facing east
Example in sentence:
  • take a left at the corner
Meaning (4):
- the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's left
Example in sentence:
  • the batter flied out to left
5 . left [ a]
Meaning (5):
- being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north
Example in sentence:
  • left center field;
  • my left hand;
  • the left bank of a river is bank on your left side when you are facing downstream
6 . left [ r]
Meaning (6):
- toward or on the left; also used figuratively
Example in sentence:
  • he looked right and left;
  • the political party has moved left
7 . left [ s]
Meaning (7):
- intended for the left hand
Example in sentence:
  • I rarely lose a left-hand glove
Meaning (8):
- not used up
Example in sentence:
  • leftover meatloaf;
  • saved the remaining sandwiches for supper;
  • she had a little money left over so she went to a movie;
  • some odd dollars left;
  • unexpended provisions

Nearby Words:

left-hand left-handed left-handedness left-handiness left-off leftward leful

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