Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

leftwards

Adverb
/ˈlɛftwədz/
Definition
Towards the left side.
Examples
  • She took a step leftwards to avoid the obstacle.
  • The car turned leftwards at the intersection.
  • The path veered leftwards along the riverbank.
Meaning
The direction that is opposite to the right; a movement or orientation towards the left.
Synonyms
  • To the left
  • Left
  • Left-hand