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Cornered - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Cornered means trapped or forced into a difficult position with no easy escape. It can describe a person, animal, or situation where options are limited, often under pressure.

cornered

/ˈkɔrnərd/ /ˈkɔːnəd/

Definition:

Forced into a difficult position with no escape; having corners or angles.

Synonyms:

trapped, confined, backed into a corner

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

free, liberated

Common Collocations:

cornered animal, cornered market, cornered office

Derivatives:

cornering, corners

Usage Tips:

Use "cornered" to describe someone or something trapped or forced into a difficult situation, or an object with distinct angles.

Common Phrases:

backed into a corner, paint someone into a corner, turn the corner

Etymology:

Derived from Old French "corniere," from Latin "cornu" (horn), referring to an angle or projecting point.

Examples:

  • 1. The cat looked scared when it was cornered by the dog.
  • 2. She felt cornered during the intense interview questions.
  • 3. The room had a small, cornered desk by the window.
  • 4. He cornered the suspect in a narrow alleyway.

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