What is the definition of a negative infinity limit?

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The discussion defines the limit of a function approaching negative infinity. Specifically, it states that the limit of a function \( f(x) \) as \( x \) approaches \( p \) from the left, denoted as \( \lim_{x\to p^-} f(x) = -\infty \), holds true if for every \( \epsilon > 0 \), there exists a \( \delta > 0 \) such that for all \( x \) in the interval \( (p - \delta, p) \), the function value \( f(x) < -\epsilon \). This definition parallels the established limit for positive infinity, indicating a consistent approach to understanding limits in calculus.

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I have the following definition:
$$\lim_{x\to p^+}f(x)=+\infty\iff \forall\,\,\varepsilon>0,\,\exists\,\,\delta>0,\,\,\text{with}\,\,p+\delta< b: p< x < p+\delta \implies f(x) > \varepsilon$$
From this, how can I get the definition of
$$\lim_{x\to p^-}=-\infty? $$
 
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We have $\lim\limits_{x\to p^{-}} f(x) = -\infty$ if to every $\epsilon > 0$ there corresponds a $\delta > 0$ such that for all $x$, $p - \delta < x < p$ implies $f(x) < -\epsilon$.
 

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