Definition of left

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left¹

ft) KEY

ADJECTIVE:

1. Of, belonging to, located on, or being the side of the body to the north when the subject is facing east.
2. Of, relating to, directed toward, or located on the left side.
3. Located on the left side of a person facing downstream: the left bank of a river.
often Left Of or belonging to the political or intellectual left.

NOUN:

1. The direction or position on the left side.
2. The left side.
3. The left hand.
4. A turn in the direction of the left hand or side.
often Left
1. The people and groups who advocate liberal, often radical measures to effect change in the established order, especially in politics, usually to achieve the equality, freedom, and well-being of the common citizens of a state. Also called left wing.
2. The opinion of those advocating such measures.
Sports A blow delivered by a boxer's left hand.
Baseball Left field.

ADVERB:

Toward or on the left.

ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old English lyft-, weak, useless (in lyftdl, paralysis)

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