[
  {
    "word": "corner",
    "phonetic": "/\u02c8k\u0254\u02d0n\u0259(\u0279)/",
    "phonetics": [
      {
        "text": "/\u02c8k\u0254\u02d0n\u0259(\u0279)/",
        "audio": ""
      },
      {
        "text": "/\u02c8k\u0254\u0279n\u025a/",
        "audio": "https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/media/pronunciations/en/corner-us.mp3",
        "sourceUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1239933",
        "license": {
          "name": "BY-SA 3.0",
          "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"
        }
      }
    ],
    "meanings": [
      {
        "partOfSpeech": "noun",
        "definitions": [
          {
            "definition": "The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder."
          },
          {
            "definition": "An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "Shining a light in the dark corners of the mind.\u2003 I took a trip out to his corner of town."
          },
          {
            "definition": "A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "On weekends, Emily liked to find a quiet corner and curl up with a good book."
          },
          {
            "definition": "An embarrassing situation; a difficulty.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "A sufficient interest in a salable security or commodity to allow the cornering party to influence prices.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "In the 1970s, private investors tried to get a corner on the silver market, but were ultimately unsuccessful."
          },
          {
            "definition": "(heading) Relating to the playing field.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "A place where people meet for a particular purpose.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "Welcome to our English corner."
          },
          {
            "definition": "A point scored in a rubber at whist.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          }
        ],
        "synonyms": [
          "angle",
          "bend",
          "cranny",
          "hern",
          "hideaway",
          "hirn",
          "nook",
          "recess"
        ],
        "antonyms": []
      },
      {
        "partOfSpeech": "verb",
        "definitions": [
          {
            "definition": "To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "The reporter cornered the politician by pointing out the hypocrisy of his position on mandatory sentencing, in light of the politician's own actions in court."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To put (someone) in an awkward situation.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "To get sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "It's extremely hard to corner the petroleum market because there are so many players."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To turn a corner or drive around a curve.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "As the stock car driver cornered the last turn, he lost control and spun out."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "That BMW corners well, but the suspension is too stiff."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To supply with corners.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          }
        ],
        "synonyms": [],
        "antonyms": []
      }
    ],
    "license": {
      "name": "CC BY-SA 3.0",
      "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"
    },
    "sourceUrls": [
      "https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/corner"
    ]
  }
]