left — on or toward the side of a human body or of a thing that is to the west when the person or thing is facing north
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: on or toward the side of a human body or of a thing that is to the west when the person or thing is facing north
Pronunciation (IPA): /left/
Example Sentences
- My left sock keeps disappearing in the washing machine - it must be planning a secret escape!
- She left her homework at home and left school early.
- Turn left, then right, then left again - GPS must be teaching us to dance!
left
ADJECTIVE[/left/]
on or toward the side of a human body or of a thing that is to the west when the person or thing is facing north
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'left' derives from Old English 'lyft', originally meaning 'weak' or 'worthless'. This semantic origin reflects a historical bias toward right-handedness, with the left hand being regarded as the weaker or less capable hand in most populations.
Breakdown
lyft (weak, worthless) → left. The word's morphological evolution shows a shift from its original meaning of weakness or inferiority to its modern directional sense, likely influenced by the association of left-handedness with clumsiness or disadvantage.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My left sock keeps disappearing in the washing machine - it must be planning a secret escape!”
“She left her homework at home and left school early.”
“Turn left, then right, then left again - GPS must be teaching us to dance!”
“There's only one piece of pizza left.”
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