SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Uncommon

corners

The correct spelling is corners.

How to pronounce corners

noun

IPA: /ˈkɔːnəz/

Say it like: Cor-ner-s

The correct spelling is corners. The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal. For example: "The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder."

Usage Examples

The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder.

Shining a light in the dark corners of the mind.  I took a trip out to his corner of town.

On weekends, Emily liked to find a quiet corner and curl up with a good book.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.
  2. 2.An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies.
  3. 3.A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook.
  4. 4.An embarrassing situation; a difficulty.
  5. 5.A sufficient interest in a salable security or commodity to allow the cornering party to influence prices.

verb

  1. 1.To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.
  2. 2.To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.
  3. 3.To put (someone) in an awkward situation.
  4. 4.To get sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price.
  5. 5.To turn a corner or drive around a curve.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples