left

  1. Adjective.  The opposite of right; toward the west when one is facing north.
  2. Adjective.  (politics) pertaining to the political left; liberal.
  3. Adverb.  On the left side.
  4. Adverb.  Towards the left side.
  5. Noun.  The left side.
  6. Noun.  (politics) The ensemble of left-wing political parties. Those holding left-wing views as a group.
  7. Noun.  (boxing) A punch delivered with the left fist.
  8. Verb.  (past of, leave) .
  9. Verb.  remaining.
  10. Verb.  (Ireland) (colloquial) permitted, allowed to proceed.

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