left
/lɛft/
left
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The opposite direction or position of the right.
"Turn left at the corner."
- 1.
On or toward the side of the body that is to the west when facing north.
"Turn left at the corner."
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Turn left at the next set of traffic lights.
Turn left at the next set of traffic lights.
The bakery is on your left, next to the bank.
The bakery is on your left, next to the bank.
She writes with her left hand.
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How do you pronounce left?
left is pronounced [/lɛft/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does left mean?
left means "left". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is left?
left is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with left?
Example: "Turn left at the next set of traffic lights." — used to mean "left".
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