Linguistic References

In the metaphors of movement work, the cardinal directions are utilized in order to convey the person's "right-hemispheric" experience, to the "Left hemisphere", and sometimes the use of the words is limited to one or two meanings but there can be different categories for each one like the following:

Right

The word "right" has several meanings and uses, depending on the context:

Example: In the phrase "right next to me," the word "right" is used as an adverb to emphasize the proximity or closeness of something or someone to the speaker. In this context, "right" means "very" or "directly." So when someone says "right next to me," they are indicating that the person or object is immediately or extremely close to them. Other uses of the word:

1. Adjective: Correct or true, as in "You are right about that."
2. Adjective: Morally or socially acceptable, as in "It's the right thing to do."
3. Adjective: Suitable or appropriate, as in "That's the right tool for the job."
4. Adjective: In good or satisfactory condition, as in "Everything is right in the world."
5. Noun: A moral or legal entitlement, as in "You have the right to remain silent."
6. Noun: The right side or direction, as in "Turn right at the next intersection."
7. Adverb: To a great extent, as in "She's right tired from her long journey."
8. Adverb: Exactly or precisely, as in "The keys are right where I left them."
9. Adverb: Immediately or directly, as in "I'll be right back."
10. Verb: To correct or set something straight, as in "He worked hard to right the wrongs of his past."
11. Adjective: Healthy or functioning properly, as in "I don't feel quite right today."
12. Adjective: Most suitable or favorable, as in "She's the right person for the job."
13. Adjective: (in sports) Pertaining to a right-handed player or the side designated for right-handed players, as in "He's a right-handed batter" or "She plays right field."
14. Adverb: Immediately or at once, as in "Call the doctor right away."
15. Adverb: To a certain extent, as in "He's right fond of that new restaurant."
16. Adjective: (informal) Very, as in "That's a right good book you have there."
17. Noun: A political or ideological orientation, as in "The right and left wings of the political spectrum."
18. Idiomatic: "Right on" as an informal expression of agreement or support, as in "Right on, I completely agree with you."
19. These additional meanings and uses further illustrate the versatility of the word "right" in the English language. As always, the specific meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

Left

The word "left" also has various meanings and uses, depending on the context:

1. Adjective: Related to the side of the human body or any other object that is opposite the right side, as in "Hold the railing with your left hand."
2. Noun: The left side or direction, as in "Turn left at the next intersection."
3. Noun: A political or ideological orientation, as in "The left and right wings of the political spectrum."
4. Adjective: (in sports) Pertaining to a left-handed player or the side designated for left-handed players, as in "He's a left-handed batter" or "She plays left field."
5. Adjective: Remaining, as in "There's not much time left to complete the project."
6. Verb: The past tense and past participle of the verb "to leave," as in "She left the office early today."
7. Idiomatic: "Out of left field" is an expression meaning something unexpected or surprising, as in "His comment came out of left field."
8. Idiomatic: "Left in the lurch" is an expression meaning abandoned or left without help or support, as in "When her car broke down, she was left in the lurch."
9. Adjective: Not used or consumed, as in "There's some pizza left in the fridge."
10. Adjective: (informal) Awkward or clumsy, as in "He's a bit left with his hands when it comes to repairing things."
11. Noun: The position of being the last remaining competitor who has not yet been eliminated, as in "Who's left in the game?"
12. Idiomatic: "Two left feet" is an expression meaning uncoordinated or clumsy, especially in dancing, as in "I can't dance; I have two left feet."
13. Idiomatic: "Left hanging" is an expression meaning left in an uncertain situation or without resolution, as in "The meeting ended abruptly, and I was left hanging on what to do next."
14. Idiomatic: "Left for dead" is an expression meaning to abandon someone, assuming they won't survive or recover, as in "After the accident, he was left for dead, but miraculously he survived."
15. These additional meanings and uses demonstrate the versatility of the word "left" in the English language. As with the word "right," the specific meaning depends on the context in which it is used.