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corner

corner

Meaning of corner

meeting point

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EN-UK/ˈkɔːnə/
EN-US/ə ˈkɔrnɚ/
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corner with Russian translation

corner usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

We set a reading lamp in the corner of the room.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

A small plant brightens the office corner.

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corner belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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corner synonyms

Related words worth learning together

angle
Often geometric: the measure between two lines; can also mean the corner where lines meet.
nook
A small, cozy or secluded corner; often carries a warm, intimate sense (a little corner).
alcove
A recessed area in a room, often large enough for furniture; more specific than a simple corner.
recess
An indentation or hollowed space in a wall or surface; more formal/technical than a simple corner.
niche
A recessed space, often decorative or functional; also used figuratively for a specialized position.
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🇬🇧en

Often geometric: the measure between two lines; can also mean the corner where lines meet.

A1Very Often

Measure the angle between the two walls at the corner.

N
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nook

A small, cozy or secluded corner; often carries a warm, intimate sense (a little corner).

A1Often

She reads in the quiet nook by the window.

A
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alcove

A recessed area in a room, often large enough for furniture; more specific than a simple corner.

A1Rarely

They placed a small sofa in the bedroom alcove.

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recess

An indentation or hollowed space in a wall or surface; more formal/technical than a simple corner.

A1Rarely

The painting fits perfectly in the wall recess.

🇬🇧en

A recessed space, often decorative or functional; also used figuratively for a specialized position.

A1Rarely

They put a statue in the niche above the fireplace.

V
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vertex

A geometric term: the point where sides or edges meet; more technical and precise than the everyday 'corner'.

A1Rarely

The polygon has five vertices.

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corner meaning: what does it mean?

meeting point

corner pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

corner is pronounced as /ˈkɔːnə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

corner definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We set a reading lamp in the corner of the room. Translation: Мы поставили торшер в угол комнаты для чтения.

Is corner part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, corner can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is corner part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, corner can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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