Synonyms for
left
Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north
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No Synonyms Found for Left

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All Definitions for Left

Below are all the dictionary definitions of left:

1Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north
2The side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans
3The opposite of right. This arrow points to the reader's left: ←
4On the left side.
5Towards the left side.
6The left side or direction.
7Anticlockwise, particularly when describing a change in direction or orientation.
8Left-wing
9Pertaining to the political left.
10Towards the political left.
11The left-wing political parties as a group
12Citizens holding left-wing views as a group.
13The left hand or fist.
14A punch delivered with the left fist.
15Designating the bank of a river (etc.) on one's left when facing downstream (i.e. facing forward while floating with the current)
16That is, the north bank of a river that flows eastward. If this arrow: ⥲ shows the direction of the current, the tilde is on the left side of the river.
17A wave breaking from left to right (viewed from the shore).
18The political left wing seen as a whole, as distinguished from an individual left-wing political party.

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What are synonyms for left?

Common synonyms for left. These words share similar meanings and can often be used interchangeably depending on context.

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About synonyms for left

Finding the right synonym for left helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north", left has 0 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.

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