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turn vs corner

corner vs turn

turn and corner both are nouns.

turn and corner both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
turn Yes No Yes No
corner Yes No Yes No
As verbs, corner is a hyponym of turn; that is, corner is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than turn:
  • turn: to change orientation or direction
  • corner: turn a corner
turn (noun) corner (noun)
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course the intersection of two streets
the act of turning away or in the opposite direction (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone
taking a short walk out and back an interior angle formed by two meeting walls
a favor for someone the point where two lines meet or intersect
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect
turning or twisting around (in place) a place off to the side of an area
a short performance that is part of a longer program a remote area
a movement in a new direction a projecting part where two sides or edges meet
an unforeseen development a small concavity
a circular segment of a curve a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade
(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
turn (verb) corner (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain turn a corner
change to the contrary force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape
go sour or spoil gain control over
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
change color
become officially one year older
have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
direct at someone
shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
let (something) fall or spill from a container
alter the functioning or setting of
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
to change orientation or direction
cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
cause to move around or rotate
pass to the other side of
move around an axis or a center
to send or let go
cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
get by buying and selling
accomplish by rotating
undergo a change or development
cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
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