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• Bezeichnet die Seite des Körpers, die bei Blickrichtung nach Norden nach Westen zeigt, sowie das, was übrig geblieben ist, nachdem andere weggegangen sind.

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.

   links

   • 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.

   Synonymelarboardleft-handportsinistral

   Antonymeright

2. Not used or remainingA2formal

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

   übrig geblieben

   • 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.

   Synonymeextraremainingsurplusunconsumedunexpendedunused

   Antonymeexhaustedgonespentused

3. Designed for the left handA2formal

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

   Links

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

   Synonymeleft-handedsinistral

   Antonymerightright-handed

4. Political left leaningB2formalpolitical

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

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

   Synonymeleft-wingleftistliberalprogressiveradicalsocialist

   Antonymeconservativerightrightist

• Adverb, 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.

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.

   nach links

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

   Synonymelarboardport

   Antonymeright

2. Figurative useB2informal

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

   Links (im übertragenen Sinne)

   • 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.

• Substantiv, das die Seite oder Richtung bezeichnet, die beim Blick nach Norden im Westen liegt, oder eine politische Position, die soziale und wirtschaftliche Veränderungen befürwortet.

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.

   linke Seite

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

   Synonymeleft hand

   Antonymeright

2. Political leftB2formal

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

   Die Linke

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

   Synonymeleft wing

   Antonymeright

3. Left handA1formal

   The hand located on the left side of the body.

   Linke Hand

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

   Antonymeright

4. Left field (baseball)B2formalamerican

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

   linkes Feld (Baseball)

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

   Synonymeleft field

5. Left turnA1formal

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

   Linksabbiegen

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

   Antonymeright

• Verb, das das Verlassen eines Ortes oder einer Person oder das Beenden von etwas bezeichnet.

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

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Depart from a placeA1formal

   To go away from a place or person.

   Verlassen

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

   Synonymebuzz offdepartexitgoset offsplittake offvacatewithdraw

   Antonymearrivecomeremainstay

2. Allow to remainA2formal

   To let something stay in a place or condition.

   lassen

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

   Synonymekeep

3. Take time offB1formal

   To take a period of absence from work or duty.

   Urlaub nehmen

   • 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.

   Verlassen

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

   Synonymeabandondesertdumpforsakejilt

   Antonymeremainstand bystaysupport

Phrasal-Variantenleave behindleave offleave out