easy
Turn left at the library.
What does Left mean?
Left means the side opposite right, or what remains.
Dictionary definition
The side opposite right, or something that remains after some has been used.
Example sentences
Left in a sentence
medium
Only one slice is left.
hard
The map marks the river on the left side of the trail.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice left in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Left
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does left mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of left.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to left?
Remaining is close in meaning to left.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for left?
Right contrasts with left.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Left
Voice settings
Sounds like
LEFT
Listen, then repeat the word.
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
LEFT
Learn
WordLeft.
Partadjective, noun, adverb.
MeaningLeft means the side opposite right, or what remains.
ExampleExample: Turn left at the library.
Your turn
Say Left
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced left.
Synonyms
Words like Left
remainingstill there after some is gone
left-handon the left side
Antonyms
Opposite words
Synonym practice
Want to practice left synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Three cookies were left on the plate," then compare close word choices. Practice left synonyms.
Word family
Left word family
Base word
left
adjective
left
Base form.
adjective
leftmost
Farthest to the left.
noun
leftover
Something left after use.
adverb
leftward
Toward the left.
Related words
Explore related words
Student support
Understand Left
Hint for students
Left means the side opposite right, or what remains.
Common mix-up
Left is not the same as right. Left means left means the side opposite right, or what remains.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: Only one slice is left. Clue words: only, one, slice. Underline clue words that show why left fits instead of right. Now write one new sentence that shows left without using the word left. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show left?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Only one slice is left." Why does left fit better than right?
Learning activities
Practice Left and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice LEFT” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice LEFT
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with LEFT
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words