Cool MateMeaning of To the left
Indicates a direction toward the left side.
In simple words: On the side that is toward the west when facing north.
To the left in a sentence
- The store is located to the left of the bank.
- Turn to the left at the traffic light.
- He walked to the left of the crowd.
- The cat sat to the left of the fireplace.
- You should place your jacket to the left of the doorway.
How to use To the left
Used to indicate direction. Appropriate in both spoken and written English, commonly used in instructions or navigation.
Grammar pattern
standalone direction phrase
Memory hint
Remember 'left' is where 'leftovers' go - typically on the left side of a plate.
Related words
Collocations with To the left
- turn to the left
- go to the left
- move to the left
Synonyms for To the left
- on the left
- leftwards
Common mistakes with To the left
- Confused with 'to the right'.
- Omitting 'the' before 'left'.
- Using inappropriately in abstract contexts.
To the left appears in
To the left in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إلى اليسار
في الجانب الذي يكون باتجاه الغرب عند مواجهة الشمال.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বামে
উত্তর দিকে মুখ করে থাকলে পশ্চিম দিকে যে দিকটা থাকে।
- GermanDeutsch
Nach links
Auf der Seite, die nach Westen zeigt, wenn man nach Norden blickt.
- SpanishEspañol
A la izquierda
En el lado que está hacia el oeste cuando se mira al norte.
- Persianفارسی
به سمت چپ
سمتی که وقتی رو به شمال هستید، به سمت غرب است.
- FrenchFrançais
À gauche
Du côté qui est vers l'ouest quand on fait face au nord.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बाईं ओर
उत्तर की ओर मुख करके पश्चिम की ओर वाली तरफ।
- ItalianItaliano
A sinistra
Sul lato che è verso ovest quando si guarda a nord.
- PortuguesePortuguês
À esquerda
Do lado que fica para o oeste quando se está virado para o norte.
- RussianРусский
Налево
С той стороны, которая обращена на запад, если смотреть на север.
- Urduاردو
بائیں طرف
اس سمت جو شمال کی طرف منہ کر کے مغرب کی طرف ہوتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
左边
面向北方时，朝向西边的那一侧。
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Frequently asked questions about To the left
What does To the left mean?
On the side that is toward the west when facing north.
What is the definition of To the left?
Indicates a direction toward the left side.
How do you use To the left in a sentence?
The store is located to the left of the bank.
Can you give another example of To the left?
Turn to the left at the traffic light.
What are synonyms for To the left?
Common alternatives include on the left, leftwards.
What words go with To the left?
It commonly pairs with turn to the left, go to the left, move to the left.
What are common mistakes when using To the left?
Confused with 'to the right'. Omitting 'the' before 'left'. Using inappropriately in abstract contexts.
How do you pronounce To the left?
US: //tə ðə lɛft//, UK: //tə ðə lɛft//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use To the left?
Used to indicate direction. Appropriate in both spoken and written English, commonly used in instructions or navigation.