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Lehft

/ˈlɛft/

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Syllable breakdown

left

Dictionary meaning

Intended for the left hand.

Examples

  • My left hand.
  • Take a left at the corner.

Synonyms: left-hand

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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