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noun Download 🔗Share An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies. Examples : "Shining a light in the dark corners of the mind. I took a trip out to his corner of town." part direction position place area essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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