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edge
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- pronunciation:
- ej
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- edge out, on edge
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a line where two surfaces converge.
A cube has twelve edges.- similar words:
- boundary, line, perimeter
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| definition 2: |
border.
There is fringe around the edge of her shawl.They saw a deer at the edge of the forest.- synonyms:
- border, margin, perimeter, rim
- similar words:
- bound, boundary, fringe, hem, limit, line, lip, periphery, verge
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| definition 3: |
the ending point of something, beyond which something may fall.
He nearly fell over the edge of the cliff.The pencil rolled close to the edge of the table.- synonyms:
- brink
- similar words:
- brow
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| definition 4: |
the surface of the thin sides of a flat or shallow object.
The edge of the plate is chipped.- synonyms:
- brim, lip, rim
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| definition 5: |
the point beyond which something becomes likely or inevitable; verge.
We were on the edge of disaster when help finally arrived.Their mishandling of money brought them to the edge of financial ruin.- synonyms:
- brink, threshold, verge
- similar words:
- brow, ledge, point, precipice, threshold
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| definition 6: |
the cutting side of a knife blade or other such instrument.
We keep the edges of the scissors sharp.- synonyms:
- cutting edge
- similar words:
- blade
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| definition 7: |
an advantage.
He has an edge on me in this game.- synonyms:
- advantage, upper hand, vantage, whip hand
- antonyms:
- disadvantage
- similar words:
- catbird seat, handicap, head start, lead, odds, start
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| related words: |
blade, brim, circuit, end, exterior, front, margin, mete |
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| phrase: |
on edge |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
edges, edging, edged |
| definition 1: |
to provide a trim or border for.
She edged the sleeves with lace.- synonyms:
- border, fringe, rim
- similar words:
- braid, margin, outline, purfle, purl, trim
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| definition 2: |
to advance or cause to advance by small degrees.
He edged his way through the crowd.- synonyms:
- inch
- similar words:
- ease, sneak, steal, work
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| related words: |
frame, rim, run |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to advance by small degrees or with hesitancy.
As the crowd edged forward, the police officers formed a cordon.- synonyms:
- crawl, creep, inch
- similar words:
- ease, prowl, sidle, slink, sneak, steal, worm
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| related words: |
draw |
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| phrase: |
edge out |
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