The bus stopped at the corner to let the passengers off.
The bus stopped at the corner to let the passengers off.
English
corner
ˈkɔɹnɚ, ˈkɔrnər, ˈkɔːnə(ɹ), ˈkɔːr.nɚ
Meaning: a place or angle where two or more sides or edges meet
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Example sentences
The store on the corner sells fresh bread.
Turn left at the next corner to find the library.
Turn left at the next corner to find the library.
Go straight and turn left at the corner.
Go straight and turn left at the corner.
The car rounded the corner safely.
The car rounded the corner safely.
My favourite restaurant saves the corner table for me.
My favourite restaurant saves the corner table for me.
The room has a square table in the corner.
The room has a square table in the corner.
The children piled their toys in the corner of the room.
The children piled their toys in the corner of the room.
There is a large stack of old newspapers in the corner of the room.
There is a large stack of old newspapers in the corner of the room.
I accidentally bumped my knee against the corner of the desk.
I accidentally bumped my knee against the corner of the desk.
Usage Notes
Used for physical corners like tables, rooms, or street intersections. Can also refer to remote or quiet areas.
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