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Corner Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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corner

[ˈkɔːnər ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

in a room

The point, area, or line that is formed by the meeting of two lines, surfaces, roads, etc.

Synonyms

edge, intersection, junction.

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Word Description / Examples
corner

This term is frequently used to describe the point where two streets meet or to refer to a place in a room where walls come together.

  • I saw him standing at the corner of 5th Avenue and Main Street.
  • She placed the plant in the corner of the living room.

Examples of usage

  • He sat in the corner of the room.
  • She found a spider in the corner of the ceiling.
  • The cat likes to hide in the corner of the garden.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A free kick or a goal kick in football, taken from the corner of the field.

Synonyms

kick, set piece.

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corner

Used metaphorically or in everyday conversation to describe pressuring someone into a difficult situation where they have limited choices.

  • She felt cornered by her boss's relentless questioning during the meeting.
set piece

In football (soccer), this term is used for planned, rehearsed plays typically executed from a dead ball situation like a free kick, corner, or throw-in. It can also refer to a piece of scenery on a stage or in a film.

  • The team's set piece routines are very effective and often result in goals.
  • The director was particularly proud of the set piece in the final scene of the play.
kick

Refers to the action of striking something with one's foot, commonly used in sports or casual contexts.

  • He took a powerful kick at the ball and scored a goal.
  • She gave the door a gentle kick to close it.

Examples of usage

  • The team scored a goal from a corner kick.
  • The goalkeeper saved the corner kick.
Context #3 | Verb

manipulate

To force someone into a place or situation that makes them feel uncomfortable or at a disadvantage.

Synonyms

ambush, constrain, trap.

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corner

Use when someone or something is forced into a position where escape is difficult.

  • The cat cornered the mouse
  • The police cornered the suspect in a dead-end alley
trap

Use when someone is caught or ensnared, either physically or metaphorically.

  • He fell into a trap set by his competitors
  • The rabbit was caught in a hunter's trap
ambush

Use when someone is attacked by surprise after being lured into a trap. Typically has a negative connotation.

  • The soldiers were ambushed while patrolling the forest
  • The bandits set up an ambush on the road
constrain

Use when someone is prevented from doing something or kept within limits.

  • Financial problems constrain their ability to travel
  • Rules and regulations constrain our freedoms

Examples of usage

  • The manager cornered the employee into working overtime.
  • The criminal cornered the victim in the alley.

Translations

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Origin of 'corner'

The word 'corner' originated from the Old French word 'corniere' which means 'angle or corner'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of a corner has always been associated with meeting points or edges, both physical and metaphorical.

See also: corn, cornbread, cornet, corny.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,880, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.