catercornered Definition
- 1diagonal; situated at an angle
- 2positioned diagonally across from something else
Using catercornered: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "catercornered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The building is catercornered to the park.
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The table was placed catercornered to the wall.
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The two streets meet each other catercornered.
catercornered Synonyms and Antonyms
Origins of catercornered
from obsolete 'cater', meaning 'four' and 'corner'
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Summary: catercornered in Brief
'Catercornered' [kat-er-kawr-nerd] is an adjective that describes something that is positioned diagonally or at an angle. It can be used to describe the placement of objects or buildings, as in 'The building is catercornered to the park.'