left · adjective /left/
left
A2 always before noun on or toward the side of your body that is to the west when you are facing north
Dictionary example:
He injured his left eye.
Learner example:
Tomorrow I must to go to the doctor because of my left leg, I can't walk any more. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Swiss German)
left · adverb /left/
left
A2 to the side of your body that is west when you are facing north
Dictionary example:
Turn left at the light.
Learner example:
When you go out of Kilburn station, you turn left and you go straight. (Skills for Life (Entry 2); A2; Polish)
left · noun /left/
left
A2 no plural the left side of your body, or the direction toward this side
Dictionary examples:
First I'll introduce the speaker sitting on my left.
Your seat is the third from the left.
It's to the left of the bookcase.
Learner example:
It's on the left. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)
the left
C2 political groups that support economic equality and believe government should provide social services
Dictionary example:
The proposals were sharply criticized by the left.
