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LEFT

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)

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There are 16 meanings of the word Left.

How to pronounce left:

Def 1 UK
Def 1 US

Left - as an adjective

Being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north

Example: "My left hand"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
right9

Of or belonging to the political or intellectual left

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
center8right9

Left - as a noun

Location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

Example: "She stood on the left"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
place9position10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
right9

Those who support varying degrees of social or political or economic change designed to promote the public welfare

The hand that is on the left side of the body

Example: "Jab with your left"

The piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's left

Example: "The batter flied out to left"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
left fieldleftfield

A turn toward the side of the body that is on the north when the person is facing east

Example: "Take a left at the corner"

Left - as an adverb

Toward or on the left; also used figuratively

Example: "He looked right and left"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
right9

Left - as an adjective satellite

Not used up

Example: "Leftover meatloaf"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
left overleftover14odd5remaining12unexpended21

Intended for the left hand

Example: "I rarely lose a left-hand glove"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
left-hand

Left - as a verb

To have a consequence or remnant.

To depart; to separate from.

To transfer something.

To remain (behind); to stay.

To stop, desist from; to "leave off" (+ noun / gerund).

To give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.

Example: "We were not left go to the beach after school except on a weekend."

Example Sentences

"He held out his left hand."
"I put the keys in the left drawer."
"She had her left arm in a cast."
"We took a left turn at the intersection."
"The left shoe is missing."
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Word Game Points

Is LEFT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, left is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LEFT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is LEFT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, left is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LEFT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is LEFT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, left is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LEFT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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