corner
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.the place where two walls, lines, or streets meet.
n.the point or area where two converging lines, surfaces, or edges meet; an angle.
Simple“The desk fits perfectly in the corner of the room.”
In context“The architect designed a glass corner for the building to maximize the natural light entering the workspace from two directions.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a difficult situation where it is hard to escape or make a choice.
n.a position of difficulty or embarrassment from which escape is difficult.
Simple“His lies finally backed him into a corner.”
In context“The sudden withdrawal of funding painted the executive into a corner, leaving her with no choice but to resign.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.having enough control over a product or stock to change its price.
n.a sufficient interest in a salable security or commodity to allow the party to influence or manipulate prices.
Simple“The company has a corner on the local coffee market.”
In context“By quietly acquiring smaller competitors, the conglomerate established a corner on the rare-earth minerals market.”
- 04 B1 Intermediate
n.a free kick from the corner of the field in football.
n.a corner kick awarded to the attacking team when the ball leaves the field of play over the goal line.
Simple“The striker scored a goal directly from a corner.”
In context“The defender headed the ball behind the goal line, conceding a corner in the final minute of the match.”
Synonymscorner kick - 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to force a person or animal into a place they cannot escape from.
v.to drive or force a person or animal into a confined space or a position from which escape is impossible.
Simple“The police cornered the suspect in an alleyway.”
In context“The reporters cornered the politician outside the courthouse, demanding a statement regarding the recent scandal.”
- 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to drive a car or bike around a curve or corner.
v.to handle or manage a vehicle while moving around a curve or corner in a road.
Simple“The sports car corners very well even at high speeds.”
In context“The motorcycle was designed to corner aggressively, allowing the rider to maintain momentum through tight hairpins.”
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