catercorner

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catercorner

The new building was constructed catercorner to the old town hall.

Definition

Adjective & Adverb: - Situated diagonally opposite; positioned at a diagonal angle. Describes something placed or oriented across a corner from a reference point, forming a diagonal line. It often implies a slanted or oblique position relative to something else.

Usage

This word is used to describe the relative position or direction of one object to another. - As an adjective: It modifies a noun to describe its diagonal placement. - As an adverb: It modifies a verb to describe an action done in a diagonal direction or manner.

Examples

  • Adjective use:

    • The new bank is catercorner to the post office. (The bank is diagonally across the intersection from the post office.)
    • We sat at the catercorner table in the café. (We sat at the table positioned diagonally in the room.)

  • Adverb use:

    • He cut the fabric catercorner to get the right shape. (He cut the fabric on a diagonal line.)
    • She placed the chairs catercorner across from each other. (She arranged the chairs in opposite diagonal positions.)
Advanced Usage
  • "set off in a catercorner direction": To begin moving or heading diagonally.
    • He set off in a catercorner direction across the vacant lot. (He started walking diagonally across the empty lot.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Catty-corner (adj/adv): A common variant with identical meaning.
    • The pharmacy is catty-corner from the supermarket.
  • Kitty-corner (adj/adv): Another common variant.
  • Cater-cornered (adj): An adjectival form.
    • The cater-cornered placement of the buildings is interesting.
Synonyms
  • Diagonally (adv): In a slanting direction.
  • Obliquely (adv): At an angle; not straight or parallel.
  • Aslant (adv/adj): Slanting; at a slant.
Antonyms
  • Parallel (adj): Side by side and having the same distance continuously between them.
  • Perpendicular (adj): At an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface.
  • Directly opposite (phrase): Facing each other squarely across a space.
Notes on Usage
  • "Catercorner" is primarily used in American English. Its variants (catty-corner, kitty-corner) are equally acceptable.
  • It is often used in informal contexts to describe urban geography (the location of buildings, streets, or lots).
  • The word can function flexibly as both an adjective and an adverb without changing form.
catercorner

The new building was constructed catercorner to the old town hall.

Adjective
  1. slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line
    • set off in a catty-corner direction across the vacant lot

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