left

adjective
UK: /left/
US: /left/

  1. Remaining; not used or taken.

    1. There is some cake left for you in the kitchen. [ ] [ ]
    2. If I have any money left after paying the bills, I'll buy a new book. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

remaining abandoned departed
left verb

  1. To go away from someone or something.

    1. I left my house at 8 AM. [ ] [ ]
    2. She left the company after working there for over ten years. [ ] [ ]

  2. To allow something to stay in a particular condition or place.

    1. Please left the door open. [ ] [ ]
    2. I left my phone charging overnight so it would be ready in the morning. [ ] [ ]

  3. To give something to someone in a will.

    1. He left his fortune to his children. [ ] [ ]
    2. My grandfather left me his old watch in his last will and testament. [ ] [ ]
left noun

  1. The side of your body that is towards the west when you are facing north.

    1. Turn left at the corner. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum is on the left side of the street, near the park. [ ] [ ]
left adverb

  1. Toward the left side.

    1. Turn left at the light. [ ] [ ]
    2. The store is located just left of the main entrance of the building. [ ] [ ]
left interjection

  1. Used to express surprise, disbelief, or agreement.

    1. Left, I thought we were going the other way. [ ] [ ]
    2. Left? Are you serious about selling your car for that low price? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "left" is /left/ in British English and /left/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "left": remaining, abandoned, departed.

Example usage of "left": "There is some cake left for you in the kitchen.". More examples on the page.