Cool MateMeaning of Left
In simple words: The side of the body or a direction opposite to right.
Left in a sentence
- Fewer people write with their **left hand** than with their right.
- your **left knee/leg/foot/arm**
- the left side of the field
- The university is on the left bank of the river.
- Take a left turn at the intersection.
- a left back
- a **left hook** *(= a short hard hit with your closed left hand)*
How to use Left
Use 'left' when giving directions or describing location. In some contexts, 'left' can also refer to a political stance. Avoid using it ambiguously to prevent confusion.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Left sounds like 'left behind' — imagine someone turning away from something.
Related words
Collocations with Left
- left turn
- left hand
- left side
- left behind
- left the room
Opposites of Left
Common mistakes with Left
- Confused with 'right' when giving directions.
- Using 'left' as a noun incorrectly.
- Mispronouncing 'left' as 'leftt'.
Left appears in
Left in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يسار
جانب الجسم أو اتجاه مقابل لليمين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বাম
শরীরের যে দিকটা ডান দিকের বিপরীত।
- GermanDeutsch
Links
Die Seite des Körpers oder eine Richtung gegenüber von rechts.
- SpanishEspañol
Izquierda
El lado del cuerpo o una dirección opuesta a la derecha.
- Persianفارسی
چپ
سمت بدن یا جهتی مخالف راست.
- FrenchFrançais
Gauche
Le côté du corps ou une direction opposée à droite.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बायाँ/बाईं/बाएं
शरीर का वह हिस्सा या दिशा जो दाएँ के विपरीत हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Sinistra
Il lato del corpo o una direzione opposta alla destra.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Esquerda
O lado do corpo ou uma direção oposta à direita.
- RussianРусский
Левый
Сторона тела или направление, противоположное правому.
- Urduاردو
بائیں
جسم کا وہ رخ جو دائیں کے مخالف ہو، یا ایک سمت۔
- Chinese中文
左边
身体的一侧或与右侧相对的方向。
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Frequently asked questions about Left
What does Left mean?
The side of the body or a direction opposite to right.
What is the definition of Left?
on the side of your body that is towards the west when you are facing north
How do you use Left in a sentence?
Fewer people write with their **left hand** than with their right.
Can you give another example of Left?
your **left knee/leg/foot/arm**
What are synonyms for Left?
Common alternatives include left-hand, port, sinister.
What is the opposite of Left?
Opposite meanings include right.
What words go with Left?
It commonly pairs with left turn, left hand, left side, left behind, left the room.
What are common mistakes when using Left?
Confused with 'right' when giving directions. Using 'left' as a noun incorrectly. Mispronouncing 'left' as 'leftt'.
How do you pronounce Left?
US: /["/left/"]/, UK: /["/left/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Left?
Use 'left' when giving directions or describing location. In some contexts, 'left' can also refer to a political stance. Avoid using it ambiguously to prevent confusion.
What CEFR level is Left?
"Left" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.