Meaning
On or towards the side of your body that is opposite the right.
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Word origin
From Old English lyft, an old word meaning weak.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- lyft
Examples
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Here "left" shows which way to turn.
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"On the left" means on the left side.
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"Left" shows which side of the body.
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