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corner

[kawr-ner] / ˈkɔr nər /
NOUN
angle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
edge intersection rim
STRONG
V Y bend branch cloverleaf crook crossing fork joint junction projection ridge shift veer
Antonyms
STRONGEST
center middle
NOUN
niche
Synonyms
STRONGEST
angle hole
STRONG
cavity compartment cranny hideaway indentation nook recess retreat
WEAK
hideout
NOUN
predicament
Synonyms
STRONGEST
box hole
STRONG
difficulty dilemma distress fix impasse impediment jam knot pickle plight scrape
WEAK
tight spot
Antonyms
STRONG
benefit boon miracle peace solution
VERB
trap
Synonyms
STRONG
bottle capture catch collar fool mousetrap nab seize snare trap tree trick trouble
WEAK
bring to bay get on ropes have up a tree put out
Antonyms
STRONG
free let go liberate lose release

Example Sentences

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The grin on Fury's face suggested Steward is likely to appear in the corner on fight night.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The company has been a poor investment for a long time, but was starting to show signs of turning a corner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He owns the pub on the corner near his house, the Grapes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Still, investors may be betting the company has turned the corner.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

I know the map is of Iowa Circle, but the upper right corner says “Jamaica.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse