Thesaurus: left

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1. imp. & p. p. of Leave
2. imp. & p. p. of Leave.
3. a. Of or pertaining to that side of the body in man on which the muscular action of the limbs is usually weaker than on the other side; -- opposed to right, when used in reference to a part of the body; as, the left hand, or arm; the left ear. Also said of the corresponding side of the lower animals.
4. n. That part of surrounding space toward which the left side of one's body is turned; as, the house is on the left when you face North.
5. n. Those members of a legislative assembly (as in France) who are in the opposition; the advanced republicans and extreme radicals. They have their seats at the left-hand side of the presiding officer. See Center, and Right.
6. adj. being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north
7. adj. not used up
8. adj. intended for the left hand
9. adj. of or belonging to the political or intellectual left
10. n. location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
11. n. those who support varying degrees of social or political or economic change designed to promote the public welfare
12. n. the hand that is on the left side of the body