control vs corner

corner vs control

control and corner both are nouns.

control and corner both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
control	Yes	No	Yes	No
corner	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, corner is a hyponym of control; that is, corner is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than control:

control: exercise authoritative control or power over
corner: gain control over

Other hyponyms of control include preoccupy, channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer, steer, hold one's own, care, deal, handle, manage, internationalise, internationalize, hold, hold sway, govern, regiment, monopolise, monopolize, draw rein, harness, rein, rein in, preside, dominate, master, becharm, charm, govern, rule, call the shots, call the tune, wear the trousers.

control (noun)	corner (noun)
the activity of managing or exerting control over something	the intersection of two streets
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc	(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine	an interior angle formed by two meeting walls
power to direct or determine	the point where two lines meet or intersect
discipline in personal and social activities	the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity	a place off to the side of an area
a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment	a remote area
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.	a projecting part where two sides or edges meet
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance	a small concavity
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another	a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another	a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

control (verb)	corner (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of	turn a corner
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something	force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison	gain control over
handle and cause to function
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
exercise authoritative control or power over
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
place under restrictions; limit access to by law

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