Synonyms for

Corner

Verb / ˈkɔ:rnɜ: / Another word for corner — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a place where two sides of something meet, especially at an angle

Synonyms & similar words

nook turningpoint tree quoin niche recess box recession streetcorner angle bend edge intersection joint nook perimeter crotch nostril peck recess cranny niche slot crevice orifice aperture opening vent

Synonyms by register

Formal

angle vertex junction intersection

Informal

nook cranny spot place

Literary

haven recess alcove

Antonyms

center middle interior inside heart midpoint

Common collocations

  • turn the corner
  • round the corner
  • in the corner
  • cut corners
  • street corner
  • corner of the eye
  • dead end
  • blind corner

Word family

noun corner
verb corner
adjective cornered

Usage note

The verb 'to corner' can mean to trap or to gain a dominant position in a market. 'Cut corners' means to do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way, often by omitting steps or reducing quality.

Example sentences

  1. I found a spider web in the corner of my room.
  2. The basketball player shot the ball from the corner of the court.
  3. The cat likes to sit in the corner of the couch.
  4. I put the vase on the corner of the table.
  5. We turned the corner and saw the park.

Quotes

  • The only way round is through the corner.
  • A picture is a secret about a secret, the more it tells you, the less you know.
  • I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.

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