left

/lɛft//lɛft/
🟢 Elementary

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelElementary

Common everyday word

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables1

Simple pronunciation

Analysis:

  • Very common word
  • Used in everyday conversation
noun

1. The left side or direction.

Synonyms: 9 o'clock, port

2. The ensemble of left-wing political parties. Those holding left-wing views as a group.

"The political left is holding too much power."

3. The left hand or fist.

4. A punch delivered with the left fist.

5. A wave breaking from left to right (viewed from the shore).

Antonyms: right

Synonyms

Antonyms

adjective

1. The opposite of right; toward the west when one is facing north.

"The left side."

Synonyms: sinister, sinistral
Antonyms: dexter, dextral, right

2. Pertaining to the political left.

Antonyms: right

Synonyms

adverb

1. On the left side.

Antonyms: right

2. Towards the left side.

"Turn left at the corner."

Antonyms: right

3. Towards the political left.

"The East Coast of the US leans left in elections."

Antonyms: right

Antonyms

left

🟢 Elementary

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelElementary

Common everyday word

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables1

Simple pronunciation

Analysis:

  • Very common word
  • Used in everyday conversation
verb

1. To have a consequence or remnant.

2. To depart; to separate from.

3. To transfer something.

4. To remain (behind); to stay.

5. To stop, desist from; to "leave off" (+ noun / gerund).

Synonyms

verb

1. To give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.

"We were not left go to the beach after school except on a weekend."

left

🟢 Elementary

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelElementary

Common everyday word

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables1

Simple pronunciation

Analysis:

  • Very common word
  • Used in everyday conversation
verb

1. To have a consequence or remnant.

2. To depart; to separate from.

3. To transfer something.

4. To remain (behind); to stay.

5. To stop, desist from; to "leave off" (+ noun / gerund).

Synonyms

verb

1. To give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.

"We were not left go to the beach after school except on a weekend."

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