corners
word · lemma: corner
Definition
'Corners' refers to the points or areas where two lines or surfaces meet, often at a 90-degree angle, such as in a room or on a table. It can also mean hidden or less noticed parts of a place.
Usage & Nuances
'Corners' is plural; use for more than one corner. Commonly used to describe rooms, streets, pages, or abstractly for secret areas ('dark corners of the internet'). 'Turn the corners' is incorrect; say 'go around the corner'. ‘Cutting corners’ (idiom) means doing something cheaply or quickly at the expense of quality.
Example Sentences
Let’s not cut any corners on this project.
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There are four corners in this room.
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The cat hid in one of the corners.
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Draw two lines that meet at the corners of the page.
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He searched every corner of the store, even the darkest corners.
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Little shops can be found in the corners of old towns.
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