Pronunciation: /ˈkɔrnər/

Definitions of corner

noun a place or angle where two or more sides or edges meet

Example Sentences

A1 I live in the corner of the street.

A2 The cat likes to hide in the corner of the room.

B1 There is a bakery on the corner of the block.

B2 She sat in the corner of the cafe, reading her book.

C1 The painting in the corner of the gallery caught my eye.

C2 The CEO's office is in the corner of the top floor.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She cornered the cat in the kitchen.

A2 The detective cornered the suspect in an alleyway.

B1 The team cornered the opposing players in their own half.

B2 The company cornered the market with their innovative product.

C1 The politician cornered his opponent in a heated debate.

C2 The lawyer cornered the witness with incriminating evidence.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I put my favorite book on the corner shelf.

A2 She found a cozy corner to read her book in.

B1 The corner table was the perfect spot for our meeting.

B2 The corner office has a great view of the city skyline.

C1 The corner store has been in business for over 50 years.

C2 The corner suite at the hotel is reserved for VIP guests only.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She hid in the corner of the room.

A2 He peeked around the corner to see who was coming.

B1 The bakery is just around the corner from the grocery store.

B2 The detective found a clue hidden in the corner of the room.

C1 The artist painted a beautiful landscape with a lone tree in the corner.

C2 The bookshelf was tucked away in the corner of the library, filled with rare books.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I left my keys in the corner.

A2 She sat in the corner of the room.

B1 The cat likes to hide in the corner when it's scared.

B2 He found a secret passage hidden in the corner of the library.

C1 The detective discovered a clue tucked away in the corner of the crime scene.

C2 The artist painted a beautiful mural in the corner of the building.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The cat is sleeping in the corner of the room.

A2 I found a cozy cafe around the corner from my apartment.

B1 The library is located on the corner of Maple Street and Elm Avenue.

B2 She peeked around the corner to see if anyone was coming.

C1 The detective discovered a secret passage hidden in the corner of the old mansion.

C2 The artist painted a beautiful mural on the corner of the building, attracting many visitors.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I turned the corner and saw a cat.

A2 She waited at the corner for the bus to arrive.

B1 He peeked around the corner to see if anyone was coming.

B2 The store on the corner is known for its delicious pastries.

C1 The detective searched every corner of the room for clues.

C2 The project was completed successfully, with no corner left unturned.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Corner! Be careful not to bump into the table.

A2 Hey, corner! Watch out for that puddle.

B1 Excuse me, corner! Could you move out of the way, please?

B2 Corner! Look both ways before crossing the street.

C1 In the corner of the room, there was a mysterious painting.

C2 As he turned the corner, he was met with a breathtaking view of the city skyline.

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Example Sentences

A1 I live in the corner house on the street.

A2 She found a hidden gem in the corner of the room.

B1 The shop on the corner sells fresh bread every morning.

B2 He sat in the corner of the cafe, sipping his coffee and reading a book.

C1 The detective found a clue hidden in the corner of the room.

C2 In the corner of the garden, there was a beautiful fountain surrounded by flowers.

Examples of corner in a Sentence

formal The building is located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Main Street.

informal Let's meet at the coffee shop on the corner.

slang I saw him hanging out on the corner with his friends.

figurative She felt like she was backed into a corner with no way out.

Grammatical Forms of corner

past tense

cornered

plural

corners

comparative

corners

superlative

corners

present tense

corner

future tense

will corner

perfect tense

have cornered

continuous tense

is cornering

singular

corner

positive degree

corner

infinitive

to corner

gerund

cornering

participle

cornered

Origin and Evolution of corner

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'corner' originated from the Latin word 'cornu' which means 'horn'. In ancient times, corners were often referred to as the projecting points or angles resembling the shape of a horn.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'corner' evolved to not only refer to the meeting point of two lines or surfaces but also to describe a position of advantage or control in a situation. It has also been used metaphorically to signify a difficult or challenging situation, as in being 'backed into a corner'.