left

1. imp. & p. p. of Leave Source: opted

2. imp. & p. p. of Leave. Source: opted

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. Source: opted

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. Source: opted

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. Source: opted

6. adj. being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north Source: wordnet

7. adj. not used up Source: wordnet

8. adj. intended for the left hand Source: wordnet

9. adj. of or belonging to the political or intellectual left Source: wordnet

10. n. location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east Source: wordnet

11. n. those who support varying degrees of social or political or economic change designed to promote the public welfare Source: wordnet

12. n. the hand that is on the left side of the body Source: wordnet

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