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left vs left-right reversed

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they convey different meanings. 'Left' refers to the direction or side opposite to right, while 'left-right reversed' implies a specific action of reversing the left and right sides. Depending on the context, one may be more appropriate than the other.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 726 views

left

The word 'left' is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the direction or side opposite to right.

Use 'left' to indicate the direction or side that is opposite to right. It is a simple and commonly understood term.

Examples:

Turn left at the intersection.
The book is on the left side of the shelf.

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I knew I left that journal somewhere.
All those people we left behind.
And his left arm extends straight.
Hook, hook, hook, left, left, left.
We heard somebody was left behind.
A document that Yoshizawa left behind.
And apparently left you some money.
You probably never left the West End.
Our ghost has left a reflection.
He left us money for repairs.
I left a trail even Wally could follow.
So I understand john gilbert has left town.
I just left that grieving, dignified woman...
I left an AA meeting for this.
When she left, Bartel's sense of humor left too.
The couple left early the next morning.
Drive. mile to destination on left.
Assuming Batman left anyone to buy from.
Your lab was shutdown after you left.
Humans left 25,000 objects orbiting the Earth.

Alternatives:

right
straight
turn left
on the left
to the left

left-right reversed

The phrase 'left-right reversed' is correct but less commonly used. It specifically describes the action of reversing the left and right sides.

This phrase is suitable when you need to emphasize the reversal of the left and right sides. It is more technical or detailed compared to simply using 'left'.

Examples:

In the mirror, your image appears left-right reversed.
The diagram shows the left-right reversed layout of the room.

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On July 18th, 1918 the insignia was changed; the dolphin was reversed, leaping from left to right, and the royal crown was removed.
Reversed - For Right Side/ For Left Side
The air purification system was reversed.
Financial fortunes have been radically reversed since you joined.
Contradictory to the former position mentioned is the reversed female rider.
Poetically... the roles are now reversed.
But the situation was gradually reversed.
The military has seized power and all the early progress has been reversed.
Sensors indicate That gravity has reversed itself.
The second question concerns the reversed burden of proof.
Work another mitten but with pattern reversed.
Without hesitation, Bergamini reversed course 180 degrees.
Such impairment losses shall not be reversed.
History cannot be reversed or changed.
All other cases of delirium were reversed.
I might have inadvertently reversed those.
The degeneration, it reversed itself.
"Reversed garment," eight letters.
Cannot be reversed... cannot be reversed...
Lately, of course, the fundamentals have reversed somewhat, and the speculative frenzy has reversed even more.

Alternatives:

reversed left and right
switched left and right
opposite left and right
flipped left and right
inverted left and right

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