Left Definition & Meaning
left
- adverb
- toward or on the left; also used figuratively; "he looked right and left"; "the political party has moved left"
- adjective
- being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north; "my left hand"; "left center field"; "the left bank of a river is bank on your left side when you are facing downstream"
- not used up; "leftover meatloaf"; "she had a little money left over so she went to a movie"; "some odd dollars left"; "saved the remaining sandwiches for supper"; "unexpended provisions"
- intended for the left hand; "I rarely lose a left-hand glove"
- of or belonging to the political or intellectual left
- noun
- location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east; "she stood on the left"
- those who support varying degrees of social or political or economic change designed to promote the public welfare
- the hand that is on the left side of the body; "jab with your left"
- the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's left; "the batter flied out to left"
- a turn toward the side of the body that is on the north when the person is facing east; "take a left at the corner"
"Left" in song lyrics
See how left is used in real songs:
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"Starks, I got you, it's Loco Left"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Lounge Lo, Polite, Shawn Wigs — Back on the Grind -
"Just step to the right and left"
2 Live Crew — Do the Bart -
"it's the last one left"
504 Boyz f/ Magic — No Limit
Words that rhyme with left
Usage tips for "left"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "left" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for left to find words that pair well.