A2noun 1K

Corner

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkɔːnə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkɔːrnər/"]/

Meaning of Corner

a part of something where two or more sides, lines or edges join

In simple words: A place where two lines meet, like the edge of a room or street.

Corner in a sentence

• She turned the corner and saw her friend waiting.
• There’s a flower shop on the corner of the street.
• He stood in the corner of the room, looking shy.
• In basketball, if you make a shot from the corner, it can be very exciting.
• The cat is resting in the corner by the window.

How to use Corner

Commonly used in both physical and metaphorical contexts. It can refer to a literal corner or used figuratively to describe a difficult situation (e.g., 'I feel cornered'). Avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

corner + object (e.g. corner of the room)

Memory hint

Think of a 'corner' as a 'courage' to stay on one side of it.

Related words

Collocations with Corner

• bottom
• top
• left
• booth
• cupboard
• office
• in a/​the corner
• the four corners of something
• right in the corner
• empty
• quiet
• secluded
• in a/​the corner
• a corner of your mind
• street
• sharp
• tight
• round
• take
• turn
• bar
• shop
• store
• around a/​the corner
• round a/​the corner
• at a/​the corner
• street
• sharp
• tight
• round
• take
• turn
• bar
• shop
• store
• around a/​the corner
• round a/​the corner
• at a/​the corner
• empty
• quiet
• secluded
• in a/​the corner
• a corner of your mind
• tight
• back somebody into
• drive somebody into
• force somebody into
• penalty
• short
• award (somebody)
• take
• force
• kick

Synonyms for Corner

• angle
• intersection
• junction
• bend
• curve

Opposites of Corner

• center
• middle

Common mistakes with Corner

• Confusing 'corner' with 'turn' when referring to directions.
• Using 'corners' as a verb instead of the correct form.
• Mixing singular and plural forms incorrectly (e.g., 'corner' vs 'corners').

Frequently asked questions about Corner

What does Corner mean?

A place where two lines meet, like the edge of a room or street.

What is the definition of Corner?

a part of something where two or more sides, lines or edges join

How do you use Corner in a sentence?

She turned the corner and saw her friend waiting.

Can you give another example of Corner?

There’s a flower shop on the corner of the street.

What are synonyms for Corner?

Common alternatives include angle, intersection, junction, bend, curve.

What is the opposite of Corner?

Opposite meanings include center, middle.

What words go with Corner?

It commonly pairs with bottom, top, left, booth, cupboard, office, in a/​the corner, the four corners of something, right in the corner, empty, quiet, secluded, in a/​the corner, a corner of your mind, street, sharp, tight, round, take, turn, bar, shop, store, around a/​the corner, round a/​the corner, at a/​the corner, street, sharp, tight, round, take, turn, bar, shop, store, around a/​the corner, round a/​the corner, at a/​the corner, empty, quiet, secluded, in a/​the corner, a corner of your mind, tight, back somebody into, drive somebody into, force somebody into, penalty, short, award (somebody), take, force, kick.

What are common mistakes when using Corner?

Confusing 'corner' with 'turn' when referring to directions. Using 'corners' as a verb instead of the correct form. Mixing singular and plural forms incorrectly (e.g., 'corner' vs 'corners').

How do you pronounce Corner?

US: /["/ˈkɔːrnər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɔːnə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Corner?

Commonly used in both physical and metaphorical contexts. It can refer to a literal corner or used figuratively to describe a difficult situation (e.g., 'I feel cornered'). Avoid in very formal writing.

What CEFR level is Corner?

"Corner" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.