corners
|cor/ners|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈkɔrnərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɔːnəz/
(corner)
meeting point
Etymology
Etymology Information
'corner' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'corne', where 'corne' meant 'horn' or '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 horn or point', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the place where two lines or surfaces meet'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the plural form of 'corner', referring to the point or area where two lines, edges, or sides meet.
The room has four corners.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41