left
Translation
left, remaining
Examples
Raise your left hand.
Raise your left hand.
There is no food left.
There is no food left.
Grammar Patterns
((left)) + noun (direction) My left eye is twitching.
be + ((left)) (remaining) There are two cookies left.
Similar Words
Antonyms: right
Etymology
From Old English 'lyft' meaning 'weak, foolish', as the left hand was traditionally considered the weaker hand.
Memory Tips
Your left hand can make an 'L' shape with the thumb and index finger. 'L' for Left.