LEFT

left

Noun

  1. The left side or direction.
  2. The ensemble of left-wing political parties. Those holding left-wing views as a group.
    The political left is not holding enough power.
  3. A punch delivered with the left fist.

Verb

left

  1. Remaining.

Verb (etymology 2)

left

  1. permitted, allowed to proceed.
    We were not left go to the beach after school except on a weekend.

Adjective

  1. The opposite of right; toward the west when one is facing north.
    Turn left at the corner.
  2. pertaining to the political left; liberal.

Adverb

  1. On the left side.
  2. Towards the left side.


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