corner

/ˈkɔrnər/

Definitions

1. noun

a projecting part of something, such as a building or a wall, where two sides meet

“The store is located in the corner of Main Street and Elm Street.”

2. noun

a part of something, especially a room, that is in the corner

“She sat in the corner of the living room, reading a book.”

3. noun

a turn or angle in something, such as a road or a river

“The corner of the highway was notorious for its sharp turn.”

4. verb

to turn or go around something, especially a corner

“The car cornered the turn on the track.”

5. verb

to obtain or gain something, especially money, by various means

“The company cornered the market with their new product.”

6. verb

to put or place someone or something in a corner

“She was cornered by the questions from the press.”

7. adverb

in or at a corner

“The artist painted the corner of the canvas with vibrant colors.”

Synonyms

  • angle
  • bend
  • turn

Antonyms

  • level
  • straight