English dictionary
edge
nounPronunciation
ɛdʒ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
noun
- the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something
noun
- a slight competitive advantage
noun
- the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
noun
- the boundary of a surface
noun
- a line determining the limits of an area
verb
- provide with an edge
verb
- lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
verb
- advance slowly, as if by inches
verb
- provide with a border or edge
Example sentences
he rounded the edges of the box
the edge of the leaf is wavy
she sat on the edge of the bed
the water's edge
he had an edge on the competition
his voice had an edge to it
edge a blade
Canada adjoins the U.S.
England marches with Scotland
He edged towards the car
edge the tablecloth with embroidery