Left

Pronunciation: /ˈliːv/

Left (verb)

  1. to go away from a place or person.
  2. to not take something or someone with you.
  3. to allow something to stay in a place or condition.

Examples

  • She decided to leave early to avoid traffic.
  • They will leave the party at midnight.

Common collocations: leave the room, leave quickly, leave behind, leave a message, leave untouched

Left (noun)

  1. a period of time when you do not have to work.

Examples

  • She is on leave for two weeks.
  • He requested leave to attend a family event.

Synonyms of Left

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Left

  • when discussing movement or travel
  • when discussing remaining in a place