Left Wing

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /lɛft wɪŋ/

Definitions of left wing

noun the left side of an aircraft or vessel

Example Sentences

A1 The left wing of the airplane is where the pilot sits.

A2 The left wing of the political party is known for its progressive policies.

B1 The left wing of the soccer team scored the winning goal.

B2 The left wing of the debate team presented a compelling argument.

C1 The left wing of the orchestra played a beautiful solo.

C2 The left wing of the government is pushing for social reform.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the political left

Example Sentences

A1 The left wing of the bird was injured.

A2 She is a member of the left wing political party.

B1 The left wing of the building was damaged in the storm.

B2 The left wing media outlet reported on the protest.

C1 The left wing policies of the government have been controversial.

C2 The left wing candidate won the election by a narrow margin.

Examples of left wing in a Sentence

formal The left wing of the political party is known for advocating for social welfare programs.

informal I always find myself agreeing with the left wing of the debate.

slang The left wing of the team really stepped up their game in the last match.

figurative Her creativity is like the left wing of a bird, always soaring to new heights.

Grammatical Forms of left wing

past tense

left

plural

left wings

comparative

more left wing

superlative

most left wing

present tense

is left wing

future tense

will be left wing

perfect tense

has been left wing

continuous tense

is being left wing

singular

left wing

positive degree

left wing

infinitive

to be left wing

gerund

being left wing

participle

left winged

Origin and Evolution of left wing

First Known Use: 1789 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The term 'left wing' originated from the French Revolution, where supporters of the revolution sat on the left side of the National Assembly.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'left wing' has come to represent political ideologies that advocate for social equality, progressivism, and government intervention in the economy.