corner (/ˈkɔːnə/)

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🔊 /ˈkɔːnə/

Meaning

Meaning: where two edges meet

The point or area where two lines, edges, or streets meet.

Examples

🗣 The shop is on the corner of the street.

Etymology

From Old French ‘cornere’, from Latin ‘cornu’ (horn, point).

How & Where It’s Used

Common for streets and rooms; also ‘around the corner’.

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Tags: everyday, location

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