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- pronunciation:
- left
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, located on, or pertaining to the side of the human body where the heart is located or to the side of any other thing in the same relative position.
A married woman typically wears a ring on her left hand.When you are facing north, west is on your left side.
- antonyms:
- right
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| definition 2: |
(often cap.) of or pertaining to liberal, socialist, or progressive political views and those who hold them. (Cf. right.)
- antonyms:
- right
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the left side.
People drive on the left in England.- antonyms:
- right
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| definition 2: |
(cap.) a political grouping of those who hold liberal, socialist, or progressive views (usu. prec. by "the"). (Cf. right.)
- antonyms:
- right
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| definition 3: |
in boxing, a blow struck with the left fist.
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
on or in the direction of the left.
Go left at the next intersection.- antonyms:
- right
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