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left
The word "left" is a homonym, meaning it has multiple unrelated meanings. One refers to direction (the opposite of right), while the other is the past tense of the verb "leave." When using "left" as an adjective for remaining items (e.g., "There is no food left"), it usually comes after the noun or the verb, rather than before the noun. In political contexts, "left" refers to people or groups with liberal or progressive views. This usage is derived from the seating arrangement in the French National Assembly during the French Revolution.
💬Casual Conversation
Did you seriously eat all the pizza? Is there none left?
L ratio. I'm literally starving, get your own.
Meanings
Of, on, or toward the side of the body that is to the west when facing north.
"Please turn left at the next intersection."
Remaining after a part has been used, taken, or destroyed.
"There is very little cake left for dessert."
Past tense of leave; to have gone away from a place.
"He left the office an hour ago."