leftward
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈlɛftwərd/
KK: /ˈlɛftwɚd/
adjective
Definition
Describing a direction or position that is on the left side.
Example
The car turned leftward at the intersection.
Conversation
Did you notice how the path curves leftward near the pond?
Yeah, I did! It's a nice change from the straight road.
I think it makes the walk more interesting, don’t you?
Absolutely! I love when trails have those leftward turns.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sinistral
left
leftist
Antonyms
rightward
dextral
right
adverb
Definition
In a direction toward the left side.
Example
The car turned leftward at the intersection.
Conversation
Did you see that bird fly leftward just now?
Yeah, it was really fast!
I wonder where it was heading, maybe to the tree leftward of us.
Root Explanation
Leftward → It is formed from "left" (from Old English "lyft", meaning weak or foolish, but also referring to the direction) and "-ward" (meaning in the direction of). The word "leftward" means in the direction of the left side.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'left' as referring to the direction, and '-ward' indicating movement towards that direction. So, leftward means moving towards the left.
Visually Confused Words
leotard
leeward
aftward