left
/lˈɛft/
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Definitions
Adjective
being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north; "my left hand"; "left center field"; "the left bank of a river is bank on your left side when you are facing downstream"
Adjective
of or belonging to the political or intellectual left
Adjective Satellite
not used up; "leftover meatloaf"; "she had a little money left over so she went to a movie"; "some odd dollars left"; "saved the remaining sandwiches for supper"; "unexpended provisions"
Adjective Satellite
intended for the left hand; "I rarely lose a left-hand glove"
Adverb
toward or on the left; also used figuratively; "he looked right and left"; "the political party has moved left"
Noun
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east; "she stood on the left"
Noun
those who support varying degrees of social or political or economic change designed to promote the public welfare
Noun
the hand that is on the left side of the body; "jab with your left"
Noun
the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher''s left; "the batter flied out to left"
Noun
a turn toward the side of the body that is on the north when the person is facing east; "take a left at the corner"
Synonyms
More General Terms
faction
hand
manus
mitt
parcel
parcel of land
paw
piece of ground
piece of land
place
position
sect
tract
turn
turning