English · Common Verbs
left
/lɛft/
[/lɛft/]
past tense and participle of leave
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'leave': to have gone away from a place or person.
Example
She left the office early today because she had a doctor's appointment across the city.
She left the office early today because she had a doctor's appointment across the city.
Etymology
From Old English 'lǣfde', past tense of 'lǣfan' (to leave).
How & Where It’s Used
Serves as both past and participle; not to be confused with 'left' meaning a direction.