left vs right

Definitions

adverb

1. toward or on the left; also used figuratively

adjective

1. intended for the left hand
2. of or belonging to the political or intellectual left
3. not used up
4. being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north

noun

1. those who support varying degrees of social or political or economic change designed to promote the public welfare
2. the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's left
3. the hand that is on the left side of the body
4. location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
5. a turn toward the side of the body that is on the north when the person is facing east

Examples

At the iron railings turn left into the war memorial gardens.

But Sexton found Nicks for an easy 31-yard score on fourth down with 4: 11 left to seal it, and Nicks set the receiving record with a 22-yard catch a little later from T.J. Yates, making his first appearance in relief from a broken ankle suffered in September against Virginia Tech. Newspaper Home Delivery - Subscribe Today

Background-position: background image in the canvas element in the targeted space, designated the upper left corner of the image relative to the level of canvas and vertical spacing interval .

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Definitions

verb

1. make reparations or amends for
2. make right or correct
3. put in or restore to an upright position
4. regain an upright or proper position

adjective

1. appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs
2. free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
3. socially right or correct
4. (informal) very; used informally as an intensifier
5. in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

adverb

1. toward or on the right; also used figuratively
2. immediately
3. an interjection expressing agreement
4. in an accurate manner
5. precisely, exactly

noun

1. location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east
2. an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
3. a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east
4. anything in accord with principles of justice
5. the hand that is on the right side of the body

Examples

The right back found himself in unfamiliar territory in the opposing penalty area after a swift exchange of passes that opened up Reading's defence.

They need access to the right help so they can rebuild their lives.

The brightly colored outfits may be made of either cotton or such dressy fabrics as velvet, satin, and lamé.

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