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left

/lɛft/

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noun

The ensemble of left-wing political parties. Those holding left-wing views as a group.

Examples :

"The political left is holding too much power."

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noun

The left hand or fist.

Examples :

"He used his left to open the door. "

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noun

A punch delivered with the left fist.

Examples :

"The boxer landed a powerful left on his opponent's jaw. "

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noun

A wave breaking from left to right (viewed from the shore).

Examples :

"The surfers caught the left wave, riding it all the way to the shore. "

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adjective

The opposite of right; toward the west when one is facing north.

Examples :

"The left side."

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adjective

Pertaining to the political left.

Examples :

"The teacher's left-leaning views influenced the curriculum. "

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adverb

On the left side.

Examples :

"My friend sat on the left side of the classroom. "

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adverb

Towards the left side.

Examples :

"Turn left at the corner."

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adverb

Towards the political left.

Examples :

"The East Coast of the US leans left in elections."

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verb verb

To have a consequence or remnant.

Examples :

"The argument with my sister left me feeling frustrated all day. "

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verb verb

To depart; to separate from.

Examples :

"After lunch, Sarah left the cafeteria. "

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verb verb

To transfer something.

Examples :

"My mother left the old chair to the charity. "

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verb verb

To remain (behind); to stay.

Examples :

"My brother left for college yesterday, so we'll miss him. "

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verb verb

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

Examples :

"After the argument, he left arguing with his sister. "

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verb verb

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

Examples :

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

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

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To have a consequence or remnant.

Examples :

"The argument with her sister left a feeling of sadness in her heart. "

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To depart; to separate from.

Examples :

"After school, my friend left for home. "

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To transfer something.

Examples :

"My sister left her old textbooks to me. "

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To remain (behind); to stay.

Examples :

"My friend Sarah left for the park, but I stayed home to finish my homework. "

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

Examples :

"After the test, she left studying for the night. "

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

Examples :

"My parents left me to choose my own birthday present. "

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