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On the west side when facing north
“A fresh coat of paint has been applied to the left side of the old building.”
Politically left-leaning
“The play offers a fresh perspective on left politics.”
Having been abandoned or cast aside
Not done or completed
Being in excess
Having been left somewhere, typically when not in use
Having relocated to a different location or residence
Not constrained by traditional or orthodox beliefs or behavior
Not noticed or dealt with
Over and done with
(of profit or earnings) Remaining after the deduction of tax or other contributions
(the left) The principles of left-wing politics, or the belief in them
“Eric saw himself as a rising politician representing the new voice of the left.”
The left side of a ship, looking from the stern forward to the bow
To have set aside or reserved for a particular purpose
To have made possible or attainable
To have inadvertently dropped or left something or someone behind
(informal) To have gotten rid off
To have headed straight towards a specified direction or object, usually at an accelerated speed
“It was time to leave for our holiday, and we were really excited.”
(of a place or location) Past tense for to go or get away from
“We've got to make a decision. Leave this town tonight or live and die this way.”
(of a person or object) Past tense for to leave behind
“Karl would leave his wife for a younger woman, a move that would be condemned by virtually the entire nation.”
Past tense for to trust to the care of
“I would feel confident to leave the completion of this project in your care.”
Past tense for to give, especially by way of a will after one's passing
“He would leave everything to his wife and family after his death.”
Past tense for to cause to remain as a trace or record
“My inelegant eating habits, in combination with last night's pasta, would leave several greasy stains on my favorite shirt.”
(of an object or person) Past tense for to put in a specific location
“You can leave your coat on the rack next to the door.”
Past tense for to delay taking action
“That's not really important. We can leave that for later.”
Past tense for to stop taking action
“You have to leave your nosing around in other people's affairs right now.”
Past tense for to stop attending or belonging to a particular organization or institution
“Bill would leave Harvard to found one of the most successful software companies of all time.”
Past tense for to lose by inadvertently leaving behind
“Be careful not to leave your handbag on the train.”
Past tense for to allow to continue
“Nothing is broken. Let's just leave things as they are.”
Remaining, or in addition
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