CEFR A1

corner

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: angle, nook, recess, vantage point

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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."

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