left
/lɛft//lɛft/noun
Definitions
The left side or direction.
Synonyms:9 o'clockportThe ensemble of left-wing political parties. Those holding left-wing views as a group.
Example: The political left is holding too much power.
The left hand or fist.
A punch delivered with the left fist.
adjective
Definitions
The opposite of right; toward the west when one is facing north.
Example: The left side.
Synonyms:sinistersinistralAntonyms:dexterdextralrightPertaining to the political left.
Antonyms:right
adverb
Definitions
On the left side.
Antonyms:rightTowards the left side.
Example: Turn left at the corner.
Antonyms:rightTowards the political left.
Example: The East Coast of the US leans left in elections.
Antonyms:right