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corner

[ˈkɔːnər]

corner Definition

  • 1the point or area where two lines, edges, or sides of something meet
  • 2a place where two streets meet
  • 3a difficult or awkward situation that is hard to escape from

Using corner: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "corner" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She stood on the street corner waiting for the bus.

  • Example

    The cat was hiding in the corner of the room.

  • Example

    He painted the corners of the room first.

  • Example

    I felt trapped in a corner with no way out.

corner Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for corner

Idioms Using corner

  • imminent or likely to happen soon

    Example

    The end of the semester is just around the corner.

  • cut corners

    to take shortcuts or cheat in order to save time or money

    Example

    He cut corners on his homework by copying from the internet.

  • to force someone into a difficult or inescapable situation

    Example

    The police drove the suspect into a corner, forcing him to surrender.

Phrases with corner

  • cut corners

    to do something in the easiest, cheapest, or quickest way, often sacrificing quality

    Example

    They cut corners on the construction of the building, resulting in safety issues.

  • forced into a difficult or inescapable situation

    Example

    The company was backed into a corner when their main competitor released a better product.

  • to create a difficult situation for oneself by making a series of ill-considered decisions

    Example

    The politician painted himself into a corner with his controversial statements.

Origins of corner

from Old French 'corniere', meaning 'angle'

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Summary: corner in Brief

The term 'corner' [ˈkɔːnər] refers to the point where two lines, edges, or sides meet, as well as a place where two streets intersect. It can also denote a difficult or inescapable situation, as in 'I felt trapped in a corner with no way out.' The phrase 'cut corners' means to take shortcuts or sacrifice quality, while 'around the corner' implies something is imminent or likely to happen soon.

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