edge
17 ENTRIES FOUND:
- edge (noun)
- edge (verb)
- cutting edge (noun)
- double–edged (adjective)
- double–edged sword (noun)
- gilt–edged (adjective)
- hard–edged (adjective)
- knife–edge (noun)
- leading edge (noun)
- rough–edged (adjective)
- two–edged (adjective)
- close (adjective)
- ragged (adjective)
- razor (noun)
- seat (noun)
- set (verb)
- tooth (noun)
plural
edges
plural
edges
Britannica Dictionary definition of EDGE
[count]
1
:
the line or part where an object or area begins or ends
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They peered over the edge of the roof.
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The fabric was frayed at the edge.
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He made us all nervous by standing so close to the edge of the cliff.
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We sat at the water's edge. [=where the water touched the land]
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She sat on the edge of the counter, swinging her legs.
2
a
:
the part of a blade that cuts
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the edge of an ax
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a razor's edge
b
:
the sharpness of a blade
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This knife has no edge. [=this knife is not sharp]
3
a
:
a harsh or unkind quality
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His voice/comments had a sarcastic/sardonic edge.
b
:
force or effectiveness
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Her writing seems to have lost its edge.
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These amendments will blunt the edge of the legislation.
4
:
an advantage over others
—
see also cutting edge, leading edge
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Our experience gave us an/the edge.
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You need to get/gain an edge on your competition.
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The company still has/holds an edge over its competitors.
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a competitive edge
close to the edge
or on the edge
◊ Someone who lives (life) on the edge or lives close to the edge often deals with dangerous situations and takes many risks.
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He likes to live on the edge.
on edge
:
feeling nervous
:
not calm or relaxed
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She was on edge [=edgy] before her exam. = Her nerves were on edge before her exam.
on the edge of
:
very close to (something)
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a species on the edge of extinction
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The company was teetering on the edge of disaster/bankruptcy.
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They were poised on the edge of success.
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He was on the edge of saying something when the phone rang.
on the edge of your seat
◊ If you are on the edge of your seat, you are watching or listening to something with great interest especially because you do not know what is going to happen.
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It's a thrilling movie that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
on the ragged edge
over the edge
:
into a mental or emotional state that makes someone completely lose control
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His friends worried that the news might send/drive/push him over the edge.
razor/razor's edge
set your teeth on edge
take the edge off
:
to make (something) weaker or less severe
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a medication that takes the edge off the pain
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A glass of milk will take the edge off your hunger/appetite. [=will make you feel less hungry]
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an edged weapon [=a weapon with a sharp edge, such as a sword or knife]
2
edge
/ˈɛʤ/
verb
edges;
edged;
edging
2
edge
/ˈɛʤ/
verb
edges;
edged;
edging
Britannica Dictionary definition of EDGE
1
[+ object]
a
:
to give an edge to (something)
— usually used as (be) edged
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Edge the sleeve with lace.
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The sleeve was edged with/in lace. [=it had a lace edge]
b
:
to be on the edge of (something)
— usually used as (be) edged
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Trees edge the lake.
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The garden is edged [=fringed, bordered] with/in/by flowers.
2
always followed by an adverb or preposition
:
to move slowly or with small movements in a specified direction
[no object]
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She edged away from him.
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Gasoline prices have been edging upward.
[+ object]
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I edged my chair closer to the table.
3
[+ object]
:
to defeat (someone) by a small amount
— usually + out
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(chiefly US) He was edged in the semifinals by the defending champion.
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He was edged out in the semifinals.
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She barely/narrowly edged out her opponent.
edge out
[phrasal verb]
edge (someone or something) out
or
edge out (someone or something)
:
to slowly become more successful, popular, etc., than (someone or something)
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see also 2edge 3 (above)
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The company is gradually edging out the competition.
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Efficiency has edged out price as the top reason people give for buying the car.
