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=Linguistic References=
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== Linguistic References ==
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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." Sometimes the use of the words is limited to one or two meanings, but there can be different categories for each one, as shown below.
  
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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:
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== Right ==
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The word '''right''' has several meanings and uses, depending on the context.
  
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==Right==
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=== Example ===
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In the phrase ''"right next to me,"'' the word "right" is used as an adverb to emphasize proximity. In this context, "right" means "very" or "directly."
  
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The word "right" has several meanings and uses, depending on the context:
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=== Other Uses of "Right" ===
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* '''Adjective:''' Correct or true — ''"You are right about that."'' 
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* '''Adjective:''' Morally or socially acceptable — ''"It's the right thing to do."'' 
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* '''Adjective:''' Suitable or appropriate — ''"That's the right tool for the job."'' 
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* '''Adjective:''' In good or satisfactory condition — ''"Everything is right in the world."'' 
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* '''Noun:''' A moral or legal entitlement — ''"You have the right to remain silent."'' 
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* '''Noun:''' The right side or direction — ''"Turn right at the next intersection."'' 
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* '''Adverb:''' To a great extent — ''"She's right tired."'' 
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* '''Adverb:''' Exactly or precisely — ''"It's right where I left it."'' 
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* '''Adverb:''' Immediately or directly — ''"I'll be right back."'' 
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* '''Verb:''' To correct — ''"He worked to right the wrongs."'' 
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* '''Adjective:''' Healthy or functioning properly — ''"I don’t feel right today."'' 
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* '''Adjective:''' Most suitable — ''"She's the right person."'' 
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* '''Adjective (sports):''' Right-handed orientation — ''"Right field."'' 
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* '''Adverb:''' At once — ''"Call the doctor right away."'' 
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* '''Adverb:''' To a certain extent — ''"He's right fond of it."'' 
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* '''Adjective (informal):''' Very — ''"A right good book."'' 
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* '''Noun:''' Political orientation — ''"The right wing."'' 
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* '''Idiomatic:''' ''"Right on"'' — expression of agreement.
  
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'''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.
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== Left ==
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Other uses of the word:
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The word '''left''' also has multiple meanings.
  
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# Adjective: Correct or true, as in "You are right about that."
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=== Uses of "Left" ===
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# Adjective: Morally or socially acceptable, as in "It's the right thing to do."
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* '''Adjective:''' Opposite of right side — ''"Use your left hand."'' 
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# Adjective: Suitable or appropriate, as in "That's the right tool for the job."
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* '''Noun:''' The left direction — ''"Turn left."'' 
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# Adjective: In good or satisfactory condition, as in "Everything is right in the world."
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* '''Noun:''' Political orientation — ''"The left wing."'' 
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# Noun: A moral or legal entitlement, as in "You have the right to remain silent."
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* '''Adjective (sports):''' Left-handed orientation — ''"Left field."'' 
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# Noun: The right side or direction, as in "Turn right at the next intersection."
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* '''Adjective:''' Remaining — ''"Time left."'' 
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# Adverb: To a great extent, as in "She's right tired from her long journey."
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* '''Verb:''' Past tense of leave — ''"She left early."'' 
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# Adverb: Exactly or precisely, as in "The keys are right where I left them."
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* '''Idiomatic:''' ''"Out of left field"'' — unexpected.
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# Adverb: Immediately or directly, as in "I'll be right back."
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* '''Idiomatic:''' ''"Left in the lurch"'' — abandoned.
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# Verb: To correct or set something straight, as in "He worked hard to right the wrongs of his past."
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* '''Adjective:''' Not consumed — ''"Pizza left."'' 
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# Adjective: Healthy or functioning properly, as in "I don't feel quite right today."
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* '''Adjective (informal):''' Clumsy — ''"He's left with his hands."'' 
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# Adjective: Most suitable or favorable, as in "She's the right person for the job."
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* '''Noun:''' Last remaining competitor — ''"Who's left?"'' 
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# 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."
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* '''Idiomatic:''' ''"Two left feet"'' — uncoordinated.
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# Adverb: Immediately or at once, as in "Call the doctor right away."
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* '''Idiomatic:''' ''"Left hanging"'' — unresolved.
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# Adverb: To a certain extent, as in "He's right fond of that new restaurant."
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* '''Idiomatic:''' ''"Left for dead"'' — abandoned.
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# Adjective: (informal) Very, as in "That's a right good book you have there."
 
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# Noun: A political or ideological orientation, as in "The right and left wings of the political spectrum."
 
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# Idiomatic: "Right on" as an informal expression of agreement or support, as in "Right on, I completely agree with you."
 
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# 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.
 
  
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==Left==
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== Right Forward ==
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* Sports position: ''"Right forward on the team."'' 
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* Movement: ''"Step right forward."'' 
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* Dance: ''"Right forward spin."'' 
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* Martial stance: ''"Right forward strike."'' 
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* Mechanical: ''"Right forward lever."'' 
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* Anatomical: ''"Right forward hip rotation."'' 
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* Nautical: ''"Right forward bow."'' 
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* Aviation: ''"Right forward wing."'' 
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* Political: Conservative progress metaphor. 
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* Engineering: ''"Right forward motion vector."'' 
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* Instructional: ''"Move right forward to advance."'' 
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* Metaphorical: ''"A right forward step in life."'' 
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* Idiomatic: Clear and direct action.
  
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The word "left" also has various meanings and uses, depending on the context:
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== Left Forward ==
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* Sports: ''"He plays left forward."'' 
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* Direction: ''"Step left forward."'' 
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* Martial: ''"Left forward guard."'' 
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* Dance: ''"Left forward step."'' 
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* Military: ''"Advance left forward."'' 
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* Driving: ''"Left forward gear."'' 
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* Anatomical: ''"Left forward lunge."'' 
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* Political metaphor: Progressive movement. 
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* Engineering: ''"Left forward thrust."'' 
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* Aviation: ''"Left forward fuselage."'' 
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* Nautical: ''"Left forward bow."'' 
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* Idiomatic: Advantageous stance. 
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* Metaphoric: Into the future.
  
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#      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."
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== Right Behind ==
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# Noun: The left side or direction, as in "Turn left at the next intersection."
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* Spatial: ''"He's right behind you."'' 
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# Noun: A political or ideological orientation, as in "The left and right wings of the political spectrum."
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* Temporal: ''"She arrived right behind him."'' 
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# 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."
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* Support: ''"I'm right behind you."'' 
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# Adjective: Remaining, as in "There's not much time left to complete the project."
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* Sequence: ''"The car was right behind."'' 
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# Verb: The past tense and past participle of the verb "to leave," as in "She left the office early today."
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* Loyalty, proximity, leadership, threat, competition, military, emotional, idiomatic, metaphoric examples included.
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# Idiomatic: "Out of left field" is an expression meaning something unexpected or surprising, as in "His comment came out of left field."
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# 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."
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== Left Behind ==
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# Adjective: Not used or consumed, as in "There's some pizza left in the fridge."
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* Literal: ''"The train left him behind."'' 
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# Adjective: (informal) Awkward or clumsy, as in "He's a bit left with his hands when it comes to repairing things."
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* Emotional, progress, relational, spiritual, academic, economic, cultural, idiomatic, physical, existential uses.
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# Noun: The position of being the last remaining competitor who has not yet been eliminated, as in "Who's left in the game?"
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# 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."
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# 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."
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* '''Adverb:''' Move upward — ''"Look up."'' 
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# 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."
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* '''Adverb:''' Higher intensity — ''"Turn it up."'' 
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# 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.
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* '''Adverb:''' Erect position — ''"Stand up."'' 
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* '''Adverb:''' Out of bed — ''"Get up."'' 
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* '''Adverb:''' Activity/excitement — ''"Worked up."'' 
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* '''Adverb:''' Completion — ''"Drink up."'' 
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* '''Adverb:''' Higher location — ''"Climb up."'' 
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* '''Adverb:''' In operation — ''"The system is up."'' 
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* '''Adverb:''' Prepared — ''"Suit up."'' 
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* '''Preposition:''' Toward a higher point — ''"Walk up the hill."'' 
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* '''Adjective:''' Raised — ''"The sun is up."'' 
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* '''Adjective:''' Optimistic — ''"I'm up today."'' 
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* '''Adjective:''' Awake — ''"He's up."'' 
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* '''Adjective:''' Ending — ''"Time is up."'' 
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* '''Noun:''' Period of good fortune — ''"Ups and downs."'' 
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* '''Verb:''' To increase — ''"Up the price."'' 
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* '''Idiomatic:''' ''"What's up?" "Keep your head up." "Chin up." "Up to scratch."'' 
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* Prefixes/suffixes: ''uptick, upgrade, checkup,'' etc.
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== Down ==
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* '''Adverb:''' Higher to lower — ''"Rain came down."'' 
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* '''Adverb:''' Decrease — ''"Market is down."'' 
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* '''Adverb:''' Southerly direction — ''"Drive down."'' 
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* '''Adverb:''' General direction — ''"Down the lane."'' 
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* '''Preposition:''' At a place — ''"Down the pub."'' 
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* '''Adjective:''' Lower position — ''"Blinds down."'' 
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* '''Adjective:''' Depressed — ''"Feeling down."'' 
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* '''Adjective:''' Not functioning — ''"System is down."'' 
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* '''Noun:''' Feathers — ''"Goose down."'' 
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* '''Verb:''' Defeat — ''"Downed the rival."'' 
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* '''Verb:''' Drink quickly — ''"Downed the glass."'' 
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* '''Idioms & phrases:''' ''"Down and out," "down to earth," "down with," "put-down," "put down (verb)"'' etc.
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== Front ==
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* '''Noun:''' Forward part — ''"Front of the car."'' 
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* '''Noun:''' Building face — ''"Hotel front."'' 
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* '''Noun:''' Area of activity — ''"On the work front."'' 
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* '''Noun:''' Meteorological boundary — ''"Cold front."'' 
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* '''Noun:''' Outward appearance — ''"Brave front."'' 
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* '''Adjective:''' ''Front page.'' 
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* '''Verb:''' Face toward — ''"House fronts the lake."'' 
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* '''Verb:''' Cover for illegal activity. 
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* '''Idioms:''' ''"In front of," "to the forefront."''
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== Back ==
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* '''Noun:''' Rear of body — ''"Back pain."'' 
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* '''Noun:''' Opposite of front — ''"Back of paper."'' 
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* '''Adverb:''' Rearward — ''"Step back."'' 
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* '''Adverb:''' Previous time — ''"Back in an hour."'' 
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* '''Adjective:''' Rear — ''"Back door."'' 
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* '''Verb:''' Support — ''"Back the project."'' 
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* '''Verb:''' Reverse — ''"Back the car."'' 
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* '''Idioms:''' ''"Behind someone's back," "turn your back on."''
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== Forward ==
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* '''Adverb:''' Toward the front. 
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* '''Adjective:''' Ahead of position. 
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* '''Verb:''' Send onward — ''"Forward the email."'' 
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* '''Adjective:''' Bold or presumptuous. 
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* '''Noun:''' Sports position. 
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* '''Adjective:''' Progressive. 
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* '''Idioms:''' ''"Look forward to," "put your best foot forward."''
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== Stand ==
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* '''Verb:''' Be upright. 
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* '''Noun:''' Stance. 
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* '''Verb:''' Endure. 
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* '''Noun:''' Structure — ''"Lemonade stand."'' 
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* '''Verb:''' Remain valid.
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* '''Idioms:''' ''"Stand by," "stand out," "stand down," "stand for."''
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== Standing On ==
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* Physical posture 
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* Moral basis 
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* Authority 
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* Emotional state 
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* Confidence 
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* Balance 
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* Opportunity 
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* Preparedness 
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* Religious imagery 
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* Political stance 
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* Success 
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* Temporal moment 
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* Idiom: ''"Standing on ceremony."''
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== Back Up ==
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* Support 
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* Reverse 
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* Save data 
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* Replacement 
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* Accumulate 
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* Idioms, mechanical uses, emotional uses, legal, physical, temporal.
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== Back Down ==
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* Yield under pressure 
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* Withdraw 
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* Emotional avoidance 
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* Legal withdrawal 
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* Negotiation context
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* Military & political contexts 
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* Workplace use 
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* Idiomatic: ''"Never back down."'' 
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* Cultural & literary uses 
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* Procedural uses

Revision as of 13:53, 23 November 2025

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." Sometimes the use of the words is limited to one or two meanings, but there can be different categories for each one, as shown below.

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 proximity. In this context, "right" means "very" or "directly."

Other Uses of "Right"

  • Adjective: Correct or true — "You are right about that."
  • Adjective: Morally or socially acceptable — "It's the right thing to do."
  • Adjective: Suitable or appropriate — "That's the right tool for the job."
  • Adjective: In good or satisfactory condition — "Everything is right in the world."
  • Noun: A moral or legal entitlement — "You have the right to remain silent."
  • Noun: The right side or direction — "Turn right at the next intersection."
  • Adverb: To a great extent — "She's right tired."
  • Adverb: Exactly or precisely — "It's right where I left it."
  • Adverb: Immediately or directly — "I'll be right back."
  • Verb: To correct — "He worked to right the wrongs."
  • Adjective: Healthy or functioning properly — "I don’t feel right today."
  • Adjective: Most suitable — "She's the right person."
  • Adjective (sports): Right-handed orientation — "Right field."
  • Adverb: At once — "Call the doctor right away."
  • Adverb: To a certain extent — "He's right fond of it."
  • Adjective (informal): Very — "A right good book."
  • Noun: Political orientation — "The right wing."
  • Idiomatic: "Right on" — expression of agreement.

Left

The word left also has multiple meanings.

Uses of "Left"

  • Adjective: Opposite of right side — "Use your left hand."
  • Noun: The left direction — "Turn left."
  • Noun: Political orientation — "The left wing."
  • Adjective (sports): Left-handed orientation — "Left field."
  • Adjective: Remaining — "Time left."
  • Verb: Past tense of leave — "She left early."
  • Idiomatic: "Out of left field" — unexpected.
  • Idiomatic: "Left in the lurch" — abandoned.
  • Adjective: Not consumed — "Pizza left."
  • Adjective (informal): Clumsy — "He's left with his hands."
  • Noun: Last remaining competitor — "Who's left?"
  • Idiomatic: "Two left feet" — uncoordinated.
  • Idiomatic: "Left hanging" — unresolved.
  • Idiomatic: "Left for dead" — abandoned.

Right Forward

  • Sports position: "Right forward on the team."
  • Movement: "Step right forward."
  • Dance: "Right forward spin."
  • Martial stance: "Right forward strike."
  • Mechanical: "Right forward lever."
  • Anatomical: "Right forward hip rotation."
  • Nautical: "Right forward bow."
  • Aviation: "Right forward wing."
  • Political: Conservative progress metaphor.
  • Engineering: "Right forward motion vector."
  • Instructional: "Move right forward to advance."
  • Metaphorical: "A right forward step in life."
  • Idiomatic: Clear and direct action.

Left Forward

  • Sports: "He plays left forward."
  • Direction: "Step left forward."
  • Martial: "Left forward guard."
  • Dance: "Left forward step."
  • Military: "Advance left forward."
  • Driving: "Left forward gear."
  • Anatomical: "Left forward lunge."
  • Political metaphor: Progressive movement.
  • Engineering: "Left forward thrust."
  • Aviation: "Left forward fuselage."
  • Nautical: "Left forward bow."
  • Idiomatic: Advantageous stance.
  • Metaphoric: Into the future.

Right Behind

  • Spatial: "He's right behind you."
  • Temporal: "She arrived right behind him."
  • Support: "I'm right behind you."
  • Sequence: "The car was right behind."
  • Loyalty, proximity, leadership, threat, competition, military, emotional, idiomatic, metaphoric examples included.

Left Behind

  • Literal: "The train left him behind."
  • Emotional, progress, relational, spiritual, academic, economic, cultural, idiomatic, physical, existential uses.

Up

  • Adverb: Move upward — "Look up."
  • Adverb: Higher intensity — "Turn it up."
  • Adverb: Erect position — "Stand up."
  • Adverb: Out of bed — "Get up."
  • Adverb: Activity/excitement — "Worked up."
  • Adverb: Completion — "Drink up."
  • Adverb: Higher location — "Climb up."
  • Adverb: In operation — "The system is up."
  • Adverb: Prepared — "Suit up."
  • Preposition: Toward a higher point — "Walk up the hill."
  • Adjective: Raised — "The sun is up."
  • Adjective: Optimistic — "I'm up today."
  • Adjective: Awake — "He's up."
  • Adjective: Ending — "Time is up."
  • Noun: Period of good fortune — "Ups and downs."
  • Verb: To increase — "Up the price."
  • Idiomatic: "What's up?" "Keep your head up." "Chin up." "Up to scratch."
  • Prefixes/suffixes: uptick, upgrade, checkup, etc.

Down

  • Adverb: Higher to lower — "Rain came down."
  • Adverb: Decrease — "Market is down."
  • Adverb: Southerly direction — "Drive down."
  • Adverb: General direction — "Down the lane."
  • Preposition: At a place — "Down the pub."
  • Adjective: Lower position — "Blinds down."
  • Adjective: Depressed — "Feeling down."
  • Adjective: Not functioning — "System is down."
  • Noun: Feathers — "Goose down."
  • Verb: Defeat — "Downed the rival."
  • Verb: Drink quickly — "Downed the glass."
  • Idioms & phrases: "Down and out," "down to earth," "down with," "put-down," "put down (verb)" etc.

Front

  • Noun: Forward part — "Front of the car."
  • Noun: Building face — "Hotel front."
  • Noun: Area of activity — "On the work front."
  • Noun: Meteorological boundary — "Cold front."
  • Noun: Outward appearance — "Brave front."
  • Adjective: Front page.
  • Verb: Face toward — "House fronts the lake."
  • Verb: Cover for illegal activity.
  • Idioms: "In front of," "to the forefront."

Back

  • Noun: Rear of body — "Back pain."
  • Noun: Opposite of front — "Back of paper."
  • Adverb: Rearward — "Step back."
  • Adverb: Previous time — "Back in an hour."
  • Adjective: Rear — "Back door."
  • Verb: Support — "Back the project."
  • Verb: Reverse — "Back the car."
  • Idioms: "Behind someone's back," "turn your back on."

Forward

  • Adverb: Toward the front.
  • Adjective: Ahead of position.
  • Verb: Send onward — "Forward the email."
  • Adjective: Bold or presumptuous.
  • Noun: Sports position.
  • Adjective: Progressive.
  • Idioms: "Look forward to," "put your best foot forward."

Stand

  • Verb: Be upright.
  • Noun: Stance.
  • Verb: Endure.
  • Noun: Structure — "Lemonade stand."
  • Verb: Remain valid.
  • Idioms: "Stand by," "stand out," "stand down," "stand for."

Standing On

  • Physical posture
  • Moral basis
  • Authority
  • Emotional state
  • Confidence
  • Balance
  • Opportunity
  • Preparedness
  • Religious imagery
  • Political stance
  • Success
  • Temporal moment
  • Idiom: "Standing on ceremony."

Back Up

  • Support
  • Reverse
  • Save data
  • Replacement
  • Accumulate
  • Idioms, mechanical uses, emotional uses, legal, physical, temporal.

Back Down

  • Yield under pressure
  • Withdraw
  • Emotional avoidance
  • Legal withdrawal
  • Negotiation context
  • Military & political contexts
  • Workplace use
  • Idiomatic: "Never back down."
  • Cultural & literary uses
  • Procedural uses
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