Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
left
adjective, adverb, noun, verb
/lɛft/
Definition
The opposite of right; the direction that is perpendicular to the right.
Examples
- She turned left at the traffic light.
- The left side of the bed is where I sleep.
- He has a left-wing political view.
Meaning
The term ‘left’ refers to one side of a person or object when facing forward. It can also denote the political stance that is generally associated with progressive or liberal attitudes.
Synonyms
- sinister
- port
- left-hand
