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The correct spelling is left.
How to pronounce left
/lɛft/
nounIPA: /lɛft/
Say it like: Lef-t
The correct spelling is left. The left side or direction. For example: "The political left is holding too much power."
Usage Examples
“The political left is holding too much power.”
“The left side.”
“Turn left at the corner.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The left side or direction.
- 2.The ensemble of left-wing political parties. Those holding left-wing views as a group.
- 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).
adjective
- 1.The opposite of right; toward the west when one is facing north.
- 2.Pertaining to the political left.
adverb
- 1.On the left side.
- 2.Towards the left side.
- 3.Towards the political left.
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).
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