What does “edge” mean?
- 1
nounthe outer line or end part of a surface, area or object
Don’t put your glass so close to the edge of the table.
- 2
nouna small advantage that helps you do better than others
Her language skills give her an edge over the other candidates.
- 3
verbto move slowly and carefully in a particular direction
He edged toward the door while everyone was talking.
Edge at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun & verb
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ɛdʒ/ · EJ
How to use “edge” correctly
“On the edge of” can also mean “very close to” a feeling or event: “on the edge of tears.”
Common phrases with “edge”
- on the edge of
- the cutting edge
- have an edge over
- the water’s edge
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- edgy
- edging
Idioms with “edge”
- On edge: Nervous, tense and unable to relax.
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