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Meaning of the word edge in English

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edge

US /edʒ/
UK /edʒ/
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Noun

1.

the outside limit of an object, area, or surface; a place or part farthest away from the center of something

Example:
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She stood at the edge of the cliff.
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The book fell off the edge of the table.
Synonym:
brinkvergerimfringeperiphery
2.

the sharpened side of the blade of a cutting tool or weapon

Example:
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The knife has a very sharp edge.
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He sharpened the edge of his axe.
Synonym:
bladecutting edgesharpness
3.

a position of advantage or superiority

Example:
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His experience gave him an edge over the other candidates.
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The new technology gives us a competitive edge.
Synonym:
advantagesuperiorityleadupper handpreeminence

Verb

1.

to provide with an edge or border

Example:
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She edged the quilt with a decorative trim.
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The garden was edged with neatly trimmed hedges.
Synonym:
borderfringetrimhemline
2.

to move gradually or furtively in a particular direction

Example:
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He edged closer to the door, hoping not to be noticed.
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The car edged its way through the narrow street.
Synonym:
creepinchsidlesneakmaneuver
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Related Word:
edgingdouble-edged