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On Your Left: Meaning, Usage, and Examples
Meaning 1：to your left (on your left)
on your left
/ɒn jɔːr lɛft/
prep. phrase
Used to tell someone that something is located to the side of their body where the heart is (for most people). It's a common way to give directions.
to your left
➕
/tuː jɔːr lɛft/
prep. phrase
Used to indicate that something is situated on the left side of the person being addressed. It is a common directional phrase.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Combines 'on' (preposition) + 'your' + 'left' (direction).
💡 Mnemonic
Remember: Your heart is on the left, so 'on your left' points to your heart side.
📖 Example
When you enter the park, on your left you'll see a beautiful fountain with colorful flowers around it.
When you enter the park, on your left you'll see a beautiful fountain with colorful flowers around it.
🔗 Collocations
see on your left – to notice something located to the left side
turn on your left – to change direction to the left
just on your left – exactly on the left side
🔄 Synonyms
to your left (prep. phrase) – indicating direction towards the left side
on the left (prep. phrase) – located on the left side
left-hand side (noun phrase) – the side corresponding to the left hand
🚫 Antonyms
on your right (prep. phrase) – located on the right side
📖 Cultural Story
Widely used in directions globally. In military, 'left' commands date back to Roman times. In modern life, it's a staple in navigation apps and verbal instructions.
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