Synonyms for
Left
Definition
Left means the opposite of right.
Synonyms & similar words
right
give
result
leavealone
lefthand
allowfor
provide
will
leavebehind
center
allow
leftover
passon
leftfield
exit
pullupstakes
entrust
odd
leave
depart
forget
remaining
bequeath
impart
unexpended
port
sinister
southpaw
left-wing
leftist
liberal
radical
progressive
unorthodox
eccentric
off-center
offbeat
quirky
strange
weird
odd
unusual
different
abnormal
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- left behind
- left out
- left over
- left alone
- left the room
- left the building
- left a message
Word family
Usage note
The word 'left' can refer to direction, remaining items, or a political stance. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
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Example sentences
- I always turn left when I leave my house.
- My favorite color is blue, not red. I guess you could say I'm a left-leaning person.
- I lost my left shoe!
- The teacher asked me to sit on the left side of the classroom.
- My brother is left-handed.
Quotes
The left side of the brain controls the right side of the body. This means that only left-handed people are in their right mind. - Unknown
I'm left-handed, and it's not very easy to find reasonably priced, high-quality left-handed guitars. But out of all the instruments, guitars are my favorite. - Gary Clark Jr.
I've always been left-handed and it's come to my advantage. - Paula Creamer