left

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

ruОписывает то, что находится на стороне тела, обращённой к западу при взгляде на север, или то, что осталось после ухода других.esDescribe lo que está en el lado del cuerpo que mira al oeste cuando uno mira al norte, o lo que queda después de que otros se han ido.frDécrit ce qui se trouve du côté du corps orienté vers l'ouest quand on regarde vers le nord, ou ce qui reste après le départ des autres.deBezeichnet die Seite des Körpers, die bei Blickrichtung nach Norden nach Westen zeigt, sowie das, was übrig geblieben ist, nachdem andere weggegangen sind.ptRefere-se ao lado do corpo que fica a oeste quando se olha para o norte, ou àquilo que sobrou depois que outros partiram ou usaram.zh指身体面向北方时朝西的一侧；也表示在某人离开后仍然保留或剩余下来的事物。arيصف ما يقع على الجانب الأيسر من الجسم أو الشيء، أو ما تبقى بعد ذهاب الآخرين أو استخدامه.

1. Located on the west side when facing north A1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЛевыйesizquierdofrgauche (côté ouest quand on fait face au nord)delinksptEsquerdozh左边的arأيسر

   المرادفات: larboardleft-handportsinistral

   الأضداد: right

2. Not used or remaining A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОставшийсяessobrante, restantefrRestant, qui n'a pas été utilisé ou consommédeübrig gebliebenptRestantezh剩余的arالمتبقي

   المرادفات: extraremainingsurplusunconsumedunexpendedunused

   الأضداد: exhaustedgonespentused

3. Designed for the left hand A2 formal

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

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

   ruЛевыйespara zurdosfrpour gaucherdeLinksptEsquerdozh左手的arأيسر

   المرادفات: left-handedsinistral

   الأضداد: rightright-handed

4. Political left leaning B2 formal political

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

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

   ruЛевыйesizquierda políticafrgauche (politique)delinksptEsquerdazh左派arيساري

   المرادفات: left-wingleftistliberalprogressiveradicalsocialist

   الأضداد: conservativerightrightist

• more left comparative form
• most left superlative form

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.

ruНаречие, означающее 'в левую сторону' или 'с левой стороны'. Указывает направление или положение относительно говорящего или точки отсчёта.esAdverbio que indica dirección hacia el lado izquierdo o posición en el lado izquierdo respecto a un punto de referencia.frAdverbe signifiant « vers le côté gauche » ou « du côté gauche ». Indique une direction ou une position par rapport au locuteur ou à un point de référence.deAdverb, das eine Richtung nach links oder eine Position auf der linken Seite angibt. Es bezeichnet die Lage oder Bewegung relativ zum Sprecher oder einem Bezugspunkt.ptAdvérbio que indica direção para o lado esquerdo ou posição no lado esquerdo, em relação a quem fala ou a um ponto de referência.zh副词，表示“向左边”或“在左边”，指相对于说话人或某个参照点的方向或位置。arظرف مكاني يدل على الاتجاه نحو الجهة اليسرى أو على الوقوع في الجهة اليسرى نسبةً إلى المتكلم أو نقطة مرجعية.

1. Directional adverb A1 formal

   Toward or on the left side.

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

   ruНалевоeshacia la izquierdafrvers la gauchedenach linksptÀ esquerdazh向左arإلى اليسار

   المرادفات: larboardport

   الأضداد: right

2. Figurative use B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruВлево (в переносном смысле)esizquierda (figurado)frà gauche (sens figuré)deLinks (im übertragenen Sinne)ptÀ esquerda (em sentido figurado)zh左（比喻义）arيسارًا (استعمال مجازي)

• more left comparative form
• most left superlative form

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее сторону или направление, которое находится на западе при взгляде на север, или политическую позицию, выступающую за социальные и экономические изменения.esSustantivo que designa el lado o la dirección opuesta a la derecha (al oeste mirando al norte), o la posición política que defiende cambios sociales y económicos.frNom désignant le côté ou la direction qui se trouve à l'ouest lorsqu'on fait face au nord, ou une position politique prônant des changements sociaux et économiques.deSubstantiv, das die Seite oder Richtung bezeichnet, die beim Blick nach Norden im Westen liegt, oder eine politische Position, die soziale und wirtschaftliche Veränderungen befürwortet.ptSubstantivo que designa o lado ou a direção que fica a oeste quando se olha para o norte, ou uma posição política que defende mudanças sociais e econômicas.zh表示方向或位置的左侧，即面朝北时西边的一侧；也指政治上主张社会和经济变革的左翼立场。arاسم 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.

1. Left side or direction A1 formal

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

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

   ruЛевая сторонаesizquierdafrcôté gauchedelinke SeiteptLado esquerdozh左边arالجهة اليسرى

   المرادفات: left hand

   الأضداد: right

2. Political left B2 formal

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

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

   ruЛевыеesIzquierda políticafrgauche (politique)deDie LinkeptEsquerdazh左翼arاليسار

   المرادفات: left wing

   الأضداد: right

3. Left hand A1 formal

   The hand located on the left side of the body.

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

   ruЛевая рукаesMano izquierdafrmain gauchedeLinke HandptMão esquerdazh左手arاليد اليسرى

   الأضداد: right

4. Left field (baseball) B2 formal american

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

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

   ruЛевое поле (бейсбол)esJardín izquierdo (béisbol)frChamp gauche (baseball)delinkes Feld (Baseball)ptCampo esquerdo (beisebol)zh左外野（棒球）arالميدان الأيسر (بيسبول)

   المرادفات: left field

5. Left turn A1 formal

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

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

   ruПоворот налевоesgiro a la izquierdafrTourner à gauchedeLinksabbiegenptVirada à esquerdazh左转arانعطاف إلى اليسار

   الأضداد: right

• lefts plural form
• lefts' possessive plural form
• left's possessive singular form

فعل شاذ

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

ruГлагол, обозначающий уход из места или от человека, или прекращение чего-либо.esVerbo que indica irse de un lugar o de una persona, o dejar de hacer o poseer algo.frVerbe indiquant le fait de s'en aller d'un lieu ou de quitter une personne, ou de cesser une activité, ou encore de laisser quelque chose derrière soi.deVerb, das das Verlassen eines Ortes oder einer Person oder das Beenden von etwas bezeichnet.ptVerbo que indica sair de um lugar ou de perto de uma pessoa, ou cessar algo ou abandonar uma situação.zh表示离开某地或某人的动词，也可表示停止做某事、留下某物或辞职。arفعل يدل على مغادرة مكان أو شخص، أو التوقف عن شيء أو تركه.

1. Depart from a place A1 formal

   To go away from a place or person.

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

   ruУйтиesPartir de un lugarfrquitter un lieudeVerlassenptSairzh离开arيَرْحَل

   المرادفات: buzz offdepartexitgoset offsplittake offvacatewithdraw

   الأضداد: arrivecomeremainstay

2. Allow to remain A2 formal

   To let something stay in a place or condition.

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

   ruОставитьesDejar, permitir que permanezcafrLaisser (permettre de rester)delassenptDeixarzh留下arتَرْك الشيء على حاله

   المرادفات: keep

3. Take time off B1 formal

   To take a period of absence from work or duty.

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

   ruВзять отпускesTomar tiempo librefrprendre un congédeUrlaub nehmenptTirar folgazh休假arأخذ إجازة

4. Abandon or desert B2 informal

   To stop living with or supporting someone.

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

   ruПокинутьesabandonarfrabandonner, quitterdeVerlassenptAbandonarzh抛弃arتَرْك

   المرادفات: abandondesertdumpforsakejilt

   الأضداد: remainstand bystaysupport

• left past participle
• left past simple
• leaving present participle
• leaves third person singular

الصيغ المركّبة: leave behindleave offleave out