1. adjective /lɛft/
a) The opposite of right; toward the usually weaker side of the body; toward the west when one is facing north.
Turn left at the corner.
b) pertaining to the political left; liberal
2. adverb /lɛft/
a) On the left side.
b) Towards the left side.
3. noun /lɛft/
a) The left side.
The political left is not holding enough power.
4. verb /lɛft/
a) remaining
There are only three cups of juice left.
b) permitted, allowed to proceed.
We were not left go to the beach after school except on a weekend.
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