left

🇺🇸 /left/ 🇬🇧 /left/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-A2
adjective
R

on the west side when facing north

The left side of the road is for parking.

adverb
R

to or on the left side

Look left before crossing the street.

noun
A1

the left side or direction

The exit is on your left.

A1

the first, second, etc. road on the left

Take the next left turn.

R

a turn to the left

Make a left at the next corner.

B1

political groups supporting socialism or change

The left supports new social policies.

R

a punch with the left hand

He threw a quick left.

verb
R

past tense of leave

She left her bag on the left side of the room.

translation

adj. on the west side when facing north
adv. to or on the left side
n. the left side or direction; the first, second, etc. road on the left; a turn to the left; political groups supporting socialism or change; a punch with the left hand
v. past tense of leave

Word Forms

Plural lefts