left

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left is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Adjective 3 Noun 4 Verb

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /lɛft/
• SAMPA: /lEft/
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[change] Adjective

Positive left

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. One of the two directions, the opposite of right. This arrow is pointing left: ←

   Turn left at the next corner.

2. Remaining, still there.

   Three apples are left.

[change] Noun

Singular left

Plural lefts

1. (uncountable) The left side.

   The shop is on your left.

2. (countable) A left turn.

   Take two lefts and a right and then you'll be there.

[change] Verb

Plain form leave

Third-person singular leaves

Past tense left

Past participle left

Present participle leaving

1. The past tense and past participle of leave.

Directions (edit)

north - east - south - west

up - down | forward - backward | left - right