left

Definition

• n. location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
• n. those who support varying degrees of social or political or economic change designed to promote the public welfare
• n. the hand that is on the left side of the body
• n. a turn toward the side of the body that is on the north when the person is facing east

Word forms

Plural

lefts

Example sentences

1. a.

   The left side of the room is painted blue.

2. adv.

   Turn left at the traffic light.

3. n.

   He prefers the left in political discussions.

4. v.

   She left her keys on the table.