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Corner Meaning: Inside Corner, Street Corner & Specialized Area (3 meaning)

Meaning 1：inside corner (corner)

corner 🔊

/ˈkɔːrnər/

The point or area inside something where two sides or walls meet.

Corner inside room with potted plant and sunlight

inside corner 🔊

➕

/ɪnˈsaɪd ˈkɔːrnər/

The point or area inside a room or container where two surfaces meet at an angle.

📁 Category：Buildings & Places 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'cornu' (horn) via Old French 'corniere' (angle).

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a bull's horn (cornu) pointing into the corner of a room.

📖 Example

My cat loves to sleep in the warm corner of the living room, between the sofa and the bookshelf. 🔊 My cat loves to sleep in the warm corner of the living room, between the sofa and the bookshelf.

🔗 Collocations

corner of the room – the area where two walls meet in a room

in the corner – located at the interior angle of a space

corner seat – a seat placed in a corner, often offering a cozy spot

🔄 Synonyms

angle (n.) – The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces, especially near the vertex

nook (n.) – A small, secluded corner or recess

recess (n.) – A small space created by a set-back in a wall, often forming a corner-like area

🚫 Antonyms

center (n.) – The middle point of an area, farthest from the edges or corners

middle (n.) – A position equidistant from the sides or boundaries

🌱 Derivatives

cornered (adj.) – having corners; also, trapped in a corner

cornering (n.) – the act of turning around a corner, or forcing into a corner

📖 Cultural Story

Latin 'cornu' (horn) → Old French 'corniere' → English 'corner', originally meaning 'angle point'.

Meaning 2：street corner (corner)

corner 🔊

/ˈkɔːrnər/

The place where two streets or roads meet.

street corner 🔊

➕

/striːt ˈkɔːrnər/

The place where two streets or roads meet, often forming an angle at the intersection.

📁 Category：Buildings & Places 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Turn left at the next corner, and you'll see the blue cafe right there. 🔊 Turn left at the next corner, and you'll see the blue cafe right there.

🔗 Collocations

on the corner – located at the point where two streets meet

corner store – a small retail shop situated on a street corner

corner lot – a plot of land at the intersection of two streets

🔄 Synonyms

intersection (n.) – A point where two or more roads cross or meet

junction (n.) – A place where roads or routes converge

crossroads (n.) – A point where roads intersect, often a busy location

🚫 Antonyms

mid-block (n.) – The part of a street between two intersections, away from corners

straightaway (n.) – A straight section of road without turns or corners

🌱 Derivatives

cornerwise (adj.) – situated or moving diagonally across a corner

Meaning 3：specialized area (corner)

corner 🔊

/ˈkɔːrnər/

A particular area of interest, knowledge, or activity.

specialized area 🔊

➕

/ˈspeʃəlaɪzd ˈɛriə/

A particular area of interest, knowledge, or activity that someone focuses on exclusively.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

He is an expert in his own corner of science, focusing only on deep-sea microorganisms. 🔊 He is an expert in his own corner of science, focusing only on deep-sea microorganisms.

🔗 Collocations

corner of expertise – a specific field in which a person has deep knowledge

every corner of – all parts or aspects of a subject or area

corner the market – to dominate a particular segment of trade or industry

🔄 Synonyms

niche (n.) – A specialized segment of the market or a particular area of interest

domain (n.) – An area of knowledge or activity that someone controls or specializes in

arena (n.) – A particular field of activity or interest where people compete or excel

🚫 Antonyms

mainstream (n.) – The prevailing trend in culture, knowledge, or activity, often opposite to a specialized corner

generality (n.) – A broad, non-specific area of knowledge or activity