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Pronunciation: [/ˈlɛft/]

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left: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use left in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “direction”

(adjective) the side of your body that is opposite to the right side. It's the way you point when you want to show which side is not right.

Example

She wore a ring on her left hand.

Example

He always puts his watch on his right hand, not his left.

Example

Which side is your left hand?

Context: “direction”

(noun) the direction that is opposite to the right side. Imagine if you turned to the right, the direction you'd be facing is the left.

Example

Turn left at the next intersection.

Example

Don't forget to look both ways before crossing the street, starting with the left.

Example

Which direction do we turn to get to the park, left or right?

How to pronounce left

Pronunciation: [/ˈlɛft/]

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