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- pronunciation:
- kor
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- cut corners
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the place where two lines or surfaces meet to form an angle.
the corner of the room
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| definition 2: |
the intersection of two paths, roads, or streets.
the corner of Madison Street and Washington Avenue
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| definition 3: |
an awkward position from which escape is difficult.
Telling all those lies really put him in a corner.- similar words:
- strait
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| definition 4: |
a remote or obscure place or region.
a far corner of the earth |
| related words: |
alcove, angle, dilemma, hole, nook, plight, predicament, push, turn |
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| phrase: |
cut corners |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
corners, cornering, cornered |
| definition 1: |
to provide with convergent sides or edges.
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| definition 2: |
to force into a corner.
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| definition 3: |
to put in an awkward or difficult position.
They were cornered by the bear. |
| definition 4: |
to obtain control of.
They cornered the gold market. |
| related words: |
forestall |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to move or drive around a corner.
The car cornered too fast. |
| definition 2: |
to merge together or be stationed at a corner.
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