Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Located on or directed toward the left side: Used to describe something that is situated on or oriented to the left.
   • Intended for the left hand: Used to describe an object designed to be used by the left hand.

Usage

• The adjective "left-hand" is used attributively, meaning it typically comes before a noun to describe it (e.g., ). It is a compound adjective.
• It is often used to specify the position, direction, or intended use of an object relative to the left side.

Examples

• Located on the left side:
  • Please write your name in the left-hand column of the form.
  • The left-hand drawer of the desk is stuck.
• Intended for the left hand:
  • He wears a left-hand glove when playing golf.
  • This is a special left-hand mouse for computer users.

Advanced Usage

• "Left-hand drive": Describes a vehicle where the steering wheel and controls are on the left side, common in countries where people drive on the right side of the road.
  • I had to get used to driving a left-hand drive car in Europe.
• "Left-hand side": A common phrase meaning the side that is on the left.
  • You'll find the entrance on the left-hand side of the building.

Variants and Related Words

• Left-handed (adj): Using the left hand more skillfully than the right; designed for use by the left hand.
  • She is a left-handed tennis player.
• Left (adj, n): The opposite of right; the left side or direction.
  • Turn left at the traffic light.

Synonyms

• Port (adj, n): Nautical term for the left side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.
  • The cargo was loaded on the port side.

Antonyms

• Right-hand (adj): Located on or intended for the right side or hand.
  • Make a note in the right-hand margin.

Adjective

1. located on or directed toward the left
   • a car with left-hand drive
2. intended for the left hand
   • I rarely lose a left-hand glove