corner (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrnər/

Definition

The place where two lines or surfaces meet, forming an angle.

Examples

• The table had sharp corners.

• He stood in the corner of the room.

• Turn the corner to find the shop.

How to Use corner

turn the corner (idiom)

To round a corner; to improve after a difficult period. — "After a bad start, the team began to turn the corner."

in the corner (prepositional phrase)

Located at the point where two walls or lines meet. — "He sat in the corner of the room."

on the corner (prepositional phrase)

Located at the intersection of two streets. — "The cafe is on the corner of the block."

Synonyms of corner

Words with a similar meaning to corner:

• angle
• nook
• recess
• vantage point

Antonyms of corner

Words with the opposite meaning to corner:

• center
• middle

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