Could we have a table in the corner?
Source: tatoeba (18124)
Corner
/ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/
Synonyms for "corner" (261 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (53)
Noun(14 words)
nookanglecrannyrecessalcoveangle a mirrorangle conceptanglesbendboxbuttonholebuttonholesbuttonholingcoigne
a corner onaberrancyaberrationabsorbalcoveangleapexassimilateasylumbaybear raidbendbiasbifurcationbightblind alleybolt holebolt-holebotherbottle up
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boxbranching offbull raidbuttonholebuybuy backbuy inbuy intobuy offbuy on creditbuy upcachecantcapturecarrelcatchchevroncircuitousness
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (78)
coincollarcomplete a purchaseconcealmentcorner incorneringcovecovercovertcoverturecrankcrannycrookcrotchetcubbycubbyholecubiclecul-de-saccurvedark corner
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dead enddead-end streetdeadlockdeclinationdeflectiondendeparturedetourdeviancedeviancydeviationdeviousnessdigressiondilemmadiscursiondisturbdivagationdivaricationdivergencediversiondoglegdoubledouble a pointdriftdriftingdugoutelbowellengrossengrossmenterrantryexclusive possessionexcursionexcursusexorbitationextremityfixforestallforestallmentforkfoxholefunk holefurcationgo aroundhairpinhalthideaway
Verb(1 words)
Related words (130)
hideouthidey holehidinghiding placehogholehole in the wallhookhot waterimpasseindirectioninflectioninglenookjamkneellairmake a buymake a dealmanipulation
Show 81 more words
monopolizationmonopolizemonopolynabnichenookobliquityorielpartpererrationpicklepitchholeplightpointprocurepurchaseput outquagmirequoinraidramblingrebuyrecessrecessionrefugeregraterepurchaseretreatriggingroomletroundround a bendround a cornerround a pointsanctuaryscrapesecret placeseizesheershiftshiftingshifting courseshifting pathskewslantsnuggerysoupspotstalematestandstandstillstashstopstrayingsweepswerveswervingswingingtacktake it alltie uptraptreetroubleturnturn a cornerturningtwistundercovertuniversevariationveervertexwanderingwarpwash salewashingyawzagzigzigzag
Noun(26 words)
Verb(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: nook, angle, cranny, recess, a corner on.
- Sentence evidence is available for corner, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "corner".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "corner"
Keep "corner" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "corner" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "corner", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "corner" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
41 entriesareacarrefourchannelisechannelizecommandconcave shapeconcavityconstructioncontrolcountrycrossingcrossroadcrosswaydifficultydirectgeometric feature
Showing 16 of 41 words.
More specific
13 entriesbindconvex cornerdetaindominategrillimprisonjammonopolizepesterpredicamentreading cornerright anglewindow corner
Collocations
10 entriescorner someone incorner storecorner the marketcorner the opponentcorner the suspectcorner the thiefleft cornersharp cornerstreet cornertop corner
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
3 translations across 3 languages.
Finnish
1 entries- nurkka noun (business: interest that is sufficient for price manipulation)
Irish
1 entries- monaplacht noun (business: interest that is sufficient for price manipulation)
Swahili
1 entries- kona noun (business: interest that is sufficient for price manipulation)
Sample sentences
36 total sentences available.
The man in the corner addressed himself to the husband.
Source: tatoeba (18126)
Business recovery, which looks to be just around the corner, will be rapid and strong.
Source: tatoeba (20833)
I'd like a corner room.
Source: tatoeba (21662)
Showing 4 of 36 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "corner"?
Closest matches include nook, angle, cranny, recess, a corner on.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "corner"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.