left

/ˈlɛft/
noun 5adj 4adv 3name 1

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(noun.) side

ADJ

extreme, far

The protesters gathered on the far left side of the street during the march.

VERB + LEFT

turn to

When you turn to your left at the traffic light, you'll find the supermarket.

PREP

from the ~

A dog suddenly appeared from the left and started barking at us.

on the/your ~

When you enter the classroom, the teacher's desk is on your left.

on the ~ of

The bathroom is on the left of the kitchen when you enter the apartment.

to the/your ~

When you reach the traffic light, turn to your left and you'll see the library.

to the ~ of

The kitchen sink sits to the left of the window where we can see the garden.

PHRASES

from left to right; from right to left

When you read English, your eyes move from left to right across the page.

2

(noun.) the left: political groups

ADJ

extreme, far

PREP

of the ~

The political party of the left won the election with a strong environmental platform.

on the ~

The liberal candidates are positioned on the left side of the political spectrum.

to the ~

Her political views are slightly to the left compared to most people in her community.

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