left

Meanings

• adjective

  Positioned to the side or beyond the reach of the person on the right when facing a particular direction.

  - "The painter stood with his left hand on the palette."
  - "He was left out of the decision-making process."

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Pronunciation

1. /lɛft/
   
   
   
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2. /lɛft/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

right , dexter , dextral , right , right , right , right , right

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Synonyms

9 o'clock , port , sinister , sinistral , depart , forget , leave behind , depart , forget , leave behind

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with left
left , beef , rief , thief

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Variants

List of all variants of left that leads to same result
left , lefter , leftest , leftmost , lefts , leave , leave alone , leaved , leaver , leavers , leaves , leaves alone , leaving , leaving alone , left alone , left-bank , left brain , left brains , left-brained , left-click , left-clicked , left-clicking , left-clicks , left field , left fielder , left fielders , left fields , left-hand , left-handed , left-handedly , left-handedness , left-handednesses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English lefte, related to liftan 'to lift'. The left side was considered weaker or less favored in many cultures, leading to the idea of being 'left out' or 'left behind'.

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Trivia

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1. In some countries, it is considered good luck to be left-handed.

2. The term 'left-field' is used to describe something unexpected or surprising.

3. The phrase 'left high and dry' means to be stranded or deserted.

4. The term 'left-brained' is used to describe people who are more logical and analytical, while 'right-brained' individuals are more creative and intuitive.

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Related Concepts

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1. sinister: Derived from the Latin sinister, meaning 'left', this term is used to describe something that is ominous, malevolent, or evil.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the left has been associated with the moon, the feminine, and the unconscious. In literature, the left is often used symbolically to represent departure, change, or the unknown. In art, left-handed artists have often been celebrated for their unique perspective.

How to Memorize "left"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the left hand as a reminder. Imagine the shape and position of your left hand to help remember the meaning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'left' with the idea of 'departure' or 'change'. Think about situations where you have had to leave or go in a new direction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'canoe'. Canoes have left and right sides. Remember the meaning of 'left' by associating it with the 'L' in 'left' and the 'E' in 'canoe'.

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