left

/lɛft/ · noun

Meaning

The left side or direction.
The ensemble of left-wing political parties. Those holding left-wing views as a group.
The left hand or fist.
A punch delivered with the left fist.
A wave breaking from left to right (viewed from the shore).
The opposite of right; toward the west when one is facing north.
Pertaining to the political left.
On the left side.
Towards the left side.
Towards the political left.
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.
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.

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