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4 LETTERS1 POINT[lɛft]

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[lɛft][lɛft][lɛft]

noun
The left side or direction.
noun
The ensemble of left-wing political parties. Those holding left-wing views as a group.
"The political left is holding too much power."
noun
The left hand or fist.
noun
A punch delivered with the left fist.
noun
A wave breaking from left to right (viewed from the shore).
adjective
The opposite of right; toward the west when one is facing north.
"The left side."
adjective
Pertaining to the political left.
adverb
On the left side.
adverb
Towards the left side.
"Turn left at the corner."
adverb
Towards the political left.
"The East Coast of the US leans left in elections."
verb
To have a consequence or remnant.
verb
To depart; to separate from.
verb
To transfer something.
verb
To remain (behind); to stay.
verb
To stop, desist from; to "leave off" (+ noun / gerund).
verb
To give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.
"We were not left go to the beach after school except on a weekend."

2026-07-10

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