left

• يصف ما يقع على الجانب الأيسر من الجسم أو الشيء، أو ما تبقى بعد ذهاب الآخرين أو استخدامه.

Describes something that is on the side of the body that is to the west when facing north, or remaining after others have gone.

1. Located on the west side when facing northA1formal

   Being on or directed toward the side of the body that is to the west when a person faces north.

   أيسر

   • He wore his watch on his left wrist.
   • The left side of the road is often used for parking.
   • Turn left at the next intersection.

   المرادفاتlarboardleft-handportsinistral

   الأضدادright

2. Not used or remainingA2formal

   Remaining after use or consumption; not taken up or used.

   المتبقي

   • There is some bread left in the basket.
   • We have only ten minutes left before the meeting starts.
   • She ate all the left food from yesterday's dinner.

   المرادفاتextraremainingsurplusunconsumedunexpendedunused

   الأضدادexhaustedgonespentused

3. Designed for the left handA2formal

   Intended or made to be used with or for the left hand.

   أيسر

   • He prefers a left-handed guitar.
   • The store sells both left and right scissors.
   • A left-handed mouse is more comfortable for some users.

   المرادفاتleft-handedsinistral

   الأضدادrightright-handed

4. Political left leaningB2formalpolitical

   Relating to or supporting the political or intellectual left, typically advocating social equality and progressive change.

   يساري

   • The newspaper has a left editorial stance.
   • She identifies with left political movements.
   • Left ideologies often emphasize collective welfare.

   المرادفاتleft-wingleftistliberalprogressiveradicalsocialist

   الأضدادconservativerightrightist

• ظرف مكاني يدل على الاتجاه نحو الجهة اليسرى أو على الوقوع في الجهة اليسرى نسبةً إلى المتكلم أو نقطة مرجعية.

An adverb meaning 'toward the left side' or 'on the left-hand side.' It indicates direction or position relative to the speaker or a reference point.

1. Directional adverbA1formal

   Toward or on the left side.

   إلى اليسار

   • Turn left at the next intersection.
   • The car swerved left to avoid the obstacle.
   • She looked left before crossing the street.

   المرادفاتlarboardport

   الأضدادright

2. Figurative useB2informal

   Used figuratively to indicate a direction away from the mainstream or conventional path.

   يسارًا (استعمال مجازي)

   • His political views have shifted left over the years.
   • The company took a left turn in its strategy, focusing on sustainability.
   • She always thinks left of the typical solutions.

• اسم يدل على الجهة أو الاتجاه المقابل لليمين، وهي جهة الغرب عند النظر إلى الشمال، كما يدل على الموقف السياسي أو الفكري الذي يميل إلى التغيير الاجتماعي والاقتصادي والمساواة.

A noun referring to the side or direction that is to the west when facing north, or a political stance advocating for social and economic change.

1. Left side or directionA1formal

   The side or direction that is to the north when a person or object faces east.

   الجهة اليسرى

   • Turn to the left at the next intersection.
   • The store is on your left.
   • He looked to his left and saw the park.

   المرادفاتleft hand

   الأضدادright

2. Political leftB2formal

   Individuals or groups that support social, political, or economic changes aimed at improving public welfare.

   اليسار

   • The left advocates for universal healthcare.
   • She is a prominent figure on the political left.
   • The left and right often disagree on economic policies.

   المرادفاتleft wing

   الأضدادright

3. Left handA1formal

   The hand located on the left side of the body.

   اليد اليسرى

   • He writes with his left.
   • She raised her left to answer the question.
   • The ring is on her left hand.

   الأضدادright

4. Left field (baseball)B2formalamerican

   The area of the outfield to the left of the catcher, as viewed from home plate.

   الميدان الأيسر (بيسبول)

   • The ball was hit deep into left.
   • He plays left for the team.
   • The fielder in left made a great catch.

   المرادفاتleft field

5. Left turnA1formal

   A turn toward the side of the body that is on the north when facing east.

   انعطاف إلى اليسار

   • Make a left at the traffic light.
   • The car took a sharp left.
   • He signaled for a left before turning.

   الأضدادright

• فعل يدل على مغادرة مكان أو شخص، أو التوقف عن شيء أو تركه.

A verb used to indicate the act of going away from a place or person, or to stop doing something.

فعل شاذ

1. Depart from a placeA1formal

   To go away from a place or person.

   يَرْحَل

   • She left the office early today.
   • He left the party at midnight.
   • When do you leave for your vacation?

   المرادفاتbuzz offdepartexitgoset offsplittake offvacatewithdraw

   الأضدادarrivecomeremainstay

2. Allow to remainA2formal

   To let something stay in a place or condition.

   تَرْك الشيء على حاله

   • Leave the door open, please.
   • He left the book on the table.
   • Leave it as it is for now.

   المرادفاتkeep

3. Take time offB1formal

   To take a period of absence from work or duty.

   أخذ إجازة

   • She is leaving on maternity leave next month.
   • He left work early due to illness.
   • They left the project to attend a conference.

4. Abandon or desertB2informal

   To stop living with or supporting someone.

   تَرْك

   • He left his wife for another woman.
   • Don't leave me here alone.
   • The dog was left behind by its owners.

   المرادفاتabandondesertdumpforsakejilt

   الأضدادremainstand bystaysupport

الصيغ المركّبةleave behindleave offleave out