edge
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/edʒ/
🇬🇧
/edʒ/
noun
B1
the outer part or border of something
The coin stood on its edge without falling.
R
the sharp side of a blade used for cutting
Be careful with the knife's sharp edge.
R
the point just before something bad happens
The country was on the edge of disaster.
R
a small advantage over others
Our team has a competitive edge in the market.
R
a strong or exciting quality
Her performance had a sharp edge that impressed everyone.
R
a sharp tone in someone's voice
There was an angry edge to his voice when he spoke.
R
having a particular type of border
She wore a dress with a lace edge.
verb
R
to move slowly and carefully
He edged closer to the door to listen.
R
to put a border around something
The tablecloth was edged with golden thread.
R
to increase or decrease slowly
Sales edged up slightly last month.
translation
the outer part or border of something; the sharp side of a blade used for cutting; the point just before something bad happens; a small advantage over others; a strong or exciting quality; a sharp tone in someone's voice; having a particular type of border
to move slowly and carefully; to put a border around something; to increase or decrease slowly
Word Forms
Plural
edges
Progressive
edging
Past
edged
Perfect
edged
3rd Present
edges