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left

The word “left” has 1 syllable: left

It's pronounced as /lɛft/

What is synonym and antonym for left?

In the thesaurus, “left” has 118 synonyms and 42 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for left along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for left

Antonyms for left

Meanings of left

  • noun
    1. The left side or direction.
    2. The ensemble of left-wing political parties. Those holding left-wing views as a group.
    3. The left hand or fist.
    4. A punch delivered with the left fist.
    5. A wave breaking from left to right (viewed from the shore).
  • adjective
    1. The opposite of right; toward the west when one is facing north.
    2. Pertaining to the political left.
  • adverb
    1. On the left side.
    2. Towards the left side.
    3. Towards the political left.
  • verb
    1. To have a consequence or remnant.
    2. To depart; to separate from.
    3. To transfer something.
    4. To remain (behind); to stay.
    5. To stop, desist from; to "leave off" ( noun / gerund).
    6. To give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.
    7. To have a consequence or remnant.
    8. To depart; to separate from.
    9. To transfer something.
    10. To remain (behind); to stay.
    11. To stop, desist from; to "leave off" ( noun / gerund).
    12. To give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.

Example Sentences

  • She left her keys on the kitchen table again.
  • Only one piece of cake was left after the party.
  • He quickly left the room without saying a word.
  • They left early to avoid the evening traffic.
  • Nothing was left to do but wait for help to arrive.

On this page you'll find 160 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to left, such as: abandoned, abjured, accepted, advanced, allowed, approved, assigned.

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