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How to pronounce “corner

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Pronunciation guide for corner

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of corner with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Mathematics: Learning to Speak our Lost Native LanguageLEAH: You can start from the top right corner.
Definition summary
The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.

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How to pronounce corner

Mathematics: Learning to Speak our Lost Native Language

LEAH: You can start from the top right corner.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “corner

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.
  • An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies.
  • A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook.
  • An embarrassing situation; a difficulty.
  • (business, finance) A sufficient interest in a salable security or commodity to allow the cornering party to influence prices.
  • (heading) Relating to the playing field.
  • A place where people meet for a particular purpose.
  • (obsolete) A point scored in a rubber at whist.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.
  • (transitive) To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.
  • (transitive) To put (someone) in an awkward situation.
  • (finance, business, transitive) To get sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price.
  • (automotive, transitive) To turn a corner or drive around a curve.
  • (automotive, intransitive) To handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning.
  • (transitive) To supply with corners.
  • [Interjection]
  • Spoken by service staff such as waiters when walking around a corner, to warn other staff and prevent a collision.

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