Cool MateMeaning of Corn
In simple words: A tall plant that has yellow seeds (kernels) that people eat.
Corn in a sentence
- a field of corn
- **ears/sheaves of corn**
- The corn is still green.
- a field of standing corn
- The major crops are wheat, barley and corn.
- fresh corn and arugula salad
- See your doctor if you have foot pain or corns.
How to use Corn
Used commonly to refer to the plant or its edible seeds. Can be informal in certain contexts, especially when referring to corn snacks or dishes. Avoid using it in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'corn' like 'corners' of a car — imagine a yellow car in a field of corn.
Related words
Collocations with Corn
Synonyms for Corn
- maize
- sweet corn
- field corn
Opposites of Corn
Common mistakes with Corn
- Confusing 'corn' with 'maize' in different regions.
- Using 'corns' when referring to multiple types; 'corn' is both singular and plural.
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Frequently asked questions about Corn
What does Corn mean?
A tall plant that has yellow seeds (kernels) that people eat.
What is the definition of Corn?
any plant that is grown for its grain, such as wheat; the grain of these plants
How do you use Corn in a sentence?
a field of corn
Can you give another example of Corn?
**ears/sheaves of corn**
What are synonyms for Corn?
Common alternatives include maize, sweet corn, field corn.
What is the opposite of Corn?
Opposite meanings include none.
What words go with Corn?
It commonly pairs with ripe, green, young, ear, sheaf, bag, grow, sow, cut, grow, field, harvest, mill, field, Indian, sweet, ear, bushel, field, plant, grow, produce, grow, field, crop, harvest, corn on the cob, field, Indian, sweet, ear, bushel, field, plant, grow, produce, grow, field, crop, harvest, corn on the cob, have, suffer from, treat.
What are common mistakes when using Corn?
Confusing 'corn' with 'maize' in different regions. Using 'corns' when referring to multiple types; 'corn' is both singular and plural.
How do you pronounce Corn?
US: /["/kɔːrn/"]/, UK: /["/kɔːn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Corn?
Used commonly to refer to the plant or its edible seeds. Can be informal in certain contexts, especially when referring to corn snacks or dishes. Avoid using it in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Corn?
"Corn" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.