Corner
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈkɔː.nər/
US
/ˈkɔːr.nɚ/
Definition
(n) : A point where two edges meet; a hidden place; or a figurative new stage.
(v) : To trap someone or something in a restricted place (less common).
(v) : To trap someone or something in a restricted place (less common).
Example
"(n) : The cat hides in the corner."
"(n) : After months of struggle, he finally turned a corner in his career and gained success."
"(v) : Police cornered the thief in an alley where he had no escape options left."
Explanation
Corner usually refers to the place where two sides or edges meet, such as the corner of a room or a street corner. It can also mean a hidden or less visible part, like “dark corners of the mind.” In sports like boxing, each player has a corner of the ring. Figuratively, “turning a corner” means improving or entering a new phase in life. The word is common in daily conversation, directions, and expressions. For example, “There’s a shop around the corner” means the shop is very nearby.