corner synonyms

corner

n.

  1. A projecting edge

    ridge, sharp edge, projection, angle; see edge 1, rim.

  2. A recess

    niche, nook, indentation; see hole 2, recess 2.

  3. A sharp turn

    bend, veer, shift; see curve 1, turn 2.

  4. The angle made where ways intersect

    fork, branch, V, Y, intersection, junction, four corners, cloverleaf; see also crossing 1, junction 2.

  5. *Difficulty

    predicament, impasse, tight spot, hole*; see difficulty 1, 2, predicament.

  6. A monopoly

    control, edge, monopolization; see monopoly. See syn. study at monopoly.

around the corner

imminent, near, close, impending; see approaching, coming 1, convenient 2, imminent, near 1.

cut corners

cut back, cut down, take a shortcut; see decrease 2, economize, neglect 2.

the (four) corners of the earth

all over the world, worldwide, the most distant regions; see everywhere.

turn the corner

survive, bear up, pull through*; see endure 2, recover 3.

corner

v.

trap, bring to bay, drive into a corner, tree*; see ambush, approach 1, catch 1, 2, hinder.

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