corner
10 synonyms and 0 antonyms for corner, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
Synonyms
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use corner
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman "corner," ultimately from Latin "cornu" ("horn," and by extension "point" or "tip").
Full origin of corner →Frequently asked questions
What does “corner” mean?
The word “corner” means the point where two lines, edges, or walls meet. In plain terms, where two lines or streets meet, or figuratively a tight, hard-to-escape spot.
How do you pronounce “corner”?
“Corner” is pronounced KAW-nuh (/ˈkɔɹnɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “corner” in a sentence?
Here is “corner” used in a sentence: “She hit her hip on the corner of the table.”
What is another word for “corner”?
Words with a similar meaning to “corner” include angle, bend, cranny, hern, hideaway and hirn.
What part of speech is “corner”?
Depending on how it is used, “corner” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “corner” come from?
The word “corner” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman "corner," ultimately from Latin "cornu" ("horn," and by extension "point" or "tip").
Is “corner” a common word?
“Corner” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “corner” have?
“Corner” has 6 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
What is the difference between a corner and an edge?
An edge is a line where two surfaces or sides meet, running along a length — like the edge of a table. A corner is the single point where those edges or lines come together, such as the pointed spot where two table edges join. Edges are lines; corners are points.
What is the difference between a corner and an angle?
A corner is the physical point where two lines, edges, or walls actually meet. An angle is the measure of the amount of turn or opening between them, given in degrees. So a room has a corner you can touch, and that corner forms a ninety-degree angle.
What are the types of corners?
Corners are often described as inside (concave) or outside (convex) — the inner corner of a room versus the outer corner of a box. In geometry a corner is called a vertex, and everyday speech adds street corners, page corners, and the corners of the mouth or eyes.
What is an example of a corner?
Everyday examples include the corner of a room where two walls meet, a street corner where two roads cross, the corner of a page you fold to mark your place, and the corner of a table. Each is a point where lines or edges come together.