Word: LEFT
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of LEFT
- The left side or direction.
- The ensemble of left-wing political parties. Those holding left-wing views as a group.
"The political left is holding too much power."
- The left hand or fist.
- The opposite of right; toward the west when one is facing north.
"The left side."
- Pertaining to the political left.
- On the left side.
- Towards the left side.
"Turn left at the corner."
- Towards the political left.
"The East Coast of the US leans left in elections."
- To have a consequence or remnant.
- To depart; to separate from.
- To transfer something.
- To give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.
"We were not left go to the beach after school except on a weekend."
- To have a consequence or remnant.
- To depart; to separate from.
- To transfer something.
- To give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.
"We were not left go to the beach after school except on a weekend."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "left" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "left", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEFT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LEFT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LEFT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LEFT:
- # the left effect
- # master of left
- # playing with left
- # in terms of left
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