corner
|cor/ner|
A2
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/ˈkɔrnər/
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/ˈkɔːnə/
meeting point
Etymology
Etymology Information
'corner' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'corne,' where 'corne' meant 'horn' or 'projecting point.'
Historical Evolution
'corne' transformed into the Middle English word 'corner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'corner.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a projecting point or horn,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the point where two lines meet.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the point or area where two lines, edges, or sides meet.
The cat hid in the corner of the room.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to force a person or animal into a place or situation from which it is hard to escape.
The police cornered the suspect in an alley.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35