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left
As a directional term, it is the absolute opposite of 'right'. In political contexts, it carries a connotation of progressivism or liberalism, though in basic spatial usage, it is neutral. When referring to remaining quantities, it evokes a sense of what survives after depletion. It often appears in contexts of scarcity (e.g., 'nothing left') or remnants. As the past tense of 'leave', it describes a completed action of departure or abandonment. Depending on the object, it can feel neutral (leaving a room) or emotionally heavy (leaving a spouse).
💬Trò chuyện
Did you seriously eat all the pizza? Is there none left?
L ratio. I'm literally starving, get your own.
Ý nghĩa
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."