Gerund Word Explorer
Contronym

Left

Left (gone away)

Went away from a place.

Everyone left the hall after the prize ceremony.

Left (remaining)

Still there after others have gone or been used.

Only two samosas are left on the plate.

Remember: Who left and what's left? People who left are gone; things left are still here.

Short lessonContronymsA few words can mean one thing and also its exact opposite.

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