Definitions
- Describing movement or direction towards the left side. - Referring to a political leaning towards the left side of the political spectrum. - Talking about a shift or change towards a more liberal or progressive stance.
- Describing the direction or position on the left side. - Referring to the political leaning towards the left side of the political spectrum. - Talking about the remaining or remaining part of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the left side or direction.
- 2Both can be used to describe political leanings.
- 3Both can be used as adjectives or adverbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Leftward is primarily an adverb, while left can function as a noun, adjective, verb, or adverb.
- 2Usage: Leftward is less commonly used than left in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Leftward emphasizes movement or direction towards the left, while left can refer to a fixed position or direction.
- 4Political connotation: Leftward implies a shift towards a more liberal or progressive stance, while left can refer to any political leaning towards the left side of the spectrum.
Remember this!
Leftward and left both refer to the left side or direction and can be used to describe political leanings. However, leftward emphasizes movement or direction towards the left, while left can refer to a fixed position or direction. Additionally, left is more versatile and can function as a noun, adjective, verb, or adverb, while leftward is primarily an adverb and is less commonly used in everyday language.
