corner vs quandary

quandary vs corner

corner and quandary both are nouns.

corner is a verb but quandary is not a verb.

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

As nouns, quandary is a hypernym of corner; that is, quandary is a word with a broader meaning than corner:

corner: a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
quandary: a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

Other hypernyms of corner include plight, predicament.

corner (noun)	quandary (noun)
the intersection of two streets	state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone	a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
an interior angle formed by two meeting walls
the point where two lines meet or intersect
the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect
a place off to the side of an area
a remote area
a projecting part where two sides or edges meet
a small concavity
a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade
a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

corner (verb)	quandary (verb)
turn a corner
force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape
gain control over

Difference between corner and quandary

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