left · n
the left
C2 political groups that support economic equality and believe government should provide social services
Dictionary examples:
The proposals were sharply criticized by the left. (40.8)
left
A2 the left side of your body, or the direction toward this side
Dictionary examples:
I high-five myself with my left hand when no one's looking. (0.0)
I put my phone in my left pocket, now where's my left pocket? (0.0)
I named my left hand 'Lefty' and my right hand 'Other Lefty'. (0.0)
It's to the left of the bookcase. (23.2)
First I'll introduce the speaker sitting on my left. (37.1)
Your seat is the third from the left. (43.1)