corner · noun C /ˈkɔːr.nər/
corner
A2 the point, area or line which is formed by the meeting of two lines, surfaces, roads, etc.
Dictionary examples:
Click the icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
There's a mailbox on/at the corner.
I've got a bruise where I hit my leg against the corner of the table.
They live just around the corner - so we see them all the time.
Learner example:
It's at the corner of East Street and Beach Street. (Key English Test; A2; French)
a tight corner
C2 a difficult situation
Dictionary example:
She had been in a tight corner before and had always managed to cope.
Learner example:
It is a great pressure, requiring a lot of effort and sense of humor but does work in most cases, helping to find the best way out of a tight corner. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Russian)
