Leftward

/ˈleftwərd/
adverb

In or towards the direction that is the opposite of the way the hands of a clock move.

I made a leftward turn at the intersection.
Visual representation of "leftward" - In or towards the direction that is the opposite of the way the hands of a clock move.

Often appears as...

  • turn leftward
  • move leftward
adjective

Located on the left side or moving towards the left.

The leftward path leads to the garden.
Visual representation of "leftward" - Located on the left side or moving towards the left.

Often appears as...

  • leftward movement
  • leftward trend
adverb

In or towards the direction that is the opposite of the way the hands of a clock move.

I made a leftward turn at the intersection.
Visual representation of "leftward" - In or towards the direction that is the opposite of the way the hands of a clock move.

Often appears as...

  • turn leftward
  • move leftward
adjective

Located on the left side or moving towards the left.

The leftward path leads to the garden.
Visual representation of "leftward" - Located on the left side or moving towards the left.

Often appears as...

  • leftward movement
  • leftward trend
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "leftward"
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Directional Cue

Use 'leftward' to indicate a specific direction in instructions or navigation.

Illustration for Directional Cue
The treasure map indicated a leftward journey from the boulder.
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Physical Turn

'Leftward' implies a physical turn or reorientation of something or someone.

Illustration for Physical Turn
The dancer spun leftward before leaping.
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Not Just Turning

Besides turns, 'leftward' can describe any movement or trend in a leftward direction.

Illustration for Not Just Turning
The political party took a leftward drift in its policies.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Directional Cue

Use 'leftward' to indicate a specific direction in instructions or navigation.

Illustration for Directional Cue
The treasure map indicated a leftward journey from the boulder.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Turn

'Leftward' implies a physical turn or reorientation of something or someone.

Illustration for Physical Turn
The dancer spun leftward before leaping.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Just Turning

Besides turns, 'leftward' can describe any movement or trend in a leftward direction.

Illustration for Not Just Turning
The political party took a leftward drift in its policies.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Directional Cue

Use 'leftward' to indicate a specific direction in instructions or navigation.

Illustration for Directional Cue
The treasure map indicated a leftward journey from the boulder.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Turn

'Leftward' implies a physical turn or reorientation of something or someone.

Illustration for Physical Turn
The dancer spun leftward before leaping.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Just Turning

Besides turns, 'leftward' can describe any movement or trend in a leftward direction.

Illustration for Not Just Turning
The political party took a leftward drift in its policies.
Visual representation of the word "Leftward"

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Quote examples

Brit Hume

American Journalist

Surveys have shown going back as far as you and I can remember that people have perceived a leftward tilt in the basic coverage that they get on TV news.
Portrait of Brit Hume

Quote examples

Brit Hume

American Journalist

Surveys have shown going back as far as you and I can remember that people have perceived a leftward tilt in the basic coverage that they get on TV news.
Portrait of Brit Hume
Example 1 of 1
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