leftward

adjective or adverb

left·​ward ˈleft-wərd How to pronounce leftward (audio)
: being at, toward, or to the left

Examples of leftward in a Sentence

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Then in the fifth, St. Francis’ final shot went wide of Bryant’s leftward dive and the right post, setting off a swarm of Wildcats that descended upon Bryant in the heart of the 18-yard box. Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026 That gave Green Bay’s blockers favorable angles on the leftward run. Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026 Republicans maintain advantage in Iowa voter registration data The leftward shift in last year’s special elections has yet to materialize in Iowa's voter registration numbers. Tim Webber, Des Moines Register, 12 Jan. 2026 Her Democratic opponent Tiffany Stoner, who's launched another campaign for the seat, credits that thin margin to the county's leftward trend. Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for leftward

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leftward was in the 15th century

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“Leftward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leftward. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

leftward

adverb or adjective
left·​ward ˈlef-twərd How to pronounce leftward (audio)
: toward or on the left
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