Definitions and Examples of center, core, middle
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The point that is equally distant from all sides or boundaries of something; the middle.
Example
The center of the room was empty, while the chairs were arranged along the margin.
The central or most important part of something.
Example
The core of the apple contains the seeds and is surrounded by the margin.
The point or position at an equal distance from the sides or edges of something.
Example
The book was open to the middle page, with notes scribbled in the margin.
Key Differences: center vs core vs middle
- 1Center refers to the exact middle point of something.
- 2Core refers to the central or most important part of something.
- 3Middle refers to the point that is equidistant from both sides of something.
Effective Usage of center, core, middle
- 1Spatial Relations: Use these antonyms to describe the location of objects in space.
- 2Writing: Incorporate these words in writing to add variety and clarity to descriptions.
- 3Mathematics: Use these words to teach mathematical concepts such as symmetry, area, and circumference.
Remember this!
The antonyms of margin are center, core, and middle. These words refer to the opposite of margin, which is the outer edge or border of something. Use these words to describe spatial relations, add variety to writing, and teach mathematical concepts.
