Synonyms for

Left

Noun / left / Another word for left — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Left means the opposite of right.

Synonyms & similar words

unexpended leftfield result lead arrive depart odd remaining give allow right center forget will enter impart leave exit leftover bequeath disinherit entrust provide 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

remaining surviving unexpended

Informal

remaining what's left the rest

Literary

departed vanished fled

Antonyms

right correct proper appropriate suitable apt

Common collocations

  • left behind
  • left out
  • left over
  • left alone
  • left the room
  • left the building
  • left a message

Word family

noun left
adjective left
adverb left

Usage note

The word 'left' can refer to direction, remaining items, or a political stance. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Compare "left" with another word →

Example sentences

  1. I always turn left when I leave my house.
  2. My favorite color is blue, not red. I guess you could say I'm a left-leaning person.
  3. I lost my left shoe!
  4. The teacher asked me to sit on the left side of the classroom.
  5. 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

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words