nounπShareThe point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal."The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder."partarchitecturepositionpointbuildingstructureareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies."Shining a light in the dark corners of the mind.β I took a trip out to his corner of town."partdirectionpositionplaceareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook."On weekends, Emily liked to find a quiet corner and curl up with a good book."placeareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn embarrassing situation; a difficulty."The unexpected announcement put him in a corner at the meeting; he didn't know how to respond. "situationconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sufficient interest in a salable security or commodity to allow the cornering party to influence prices."In the 1970s, private investors tried to get a corner on the silver market, but were ultimately unsuccessful."businessfinanceeconomydemandvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(heading) Relating to the playing field."The coach explained the team's strategy for the corner kicks in practice. "sportgamepositionareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place where people meet for a particular purpose."Welcome to our English corner."placeorganizationgroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA point scored in a rubber at whist."My grandfather scored a corner in the whist game with his partner. "gamepointessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space."The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand."actionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment."The unexpected exam questions cornered the students, forcing them to scramble for answers. "situationactionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put (someone) in an awkward situation."His boss cornered him in the office, asking about the missing files. "situationactioncharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price."The investors cornered the market on rare stamps, driving up the prices significantly. "businessfinanceeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn a corner or drive around a curve."As the stock car driver cornered the last turn, he lost control and spun out."vehicleactiondirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning."That BMW corners well, but the suspension is too stiff."vehicleactionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo supply with corners."The carpenter cornered the wooden box, ensuring it had strong, sturdy corners. "architecturebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
