/left/

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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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