Edge

/Ι›dΚ’/

The meaning and definition of Edge, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A sharp terminating border; a margin; a brink; an extreme verge.
    β€œHe is standing on the edge of a precipice.”
  2. The border or part adjacent to the line of division; the beginning or early part (of a period of time)
    β€œin the edge of evening”
verb
  1. To move an object slowly and carefully in a particular direction.
    β€œHe edged the book across the table.”
  2. To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.
    β€œHe edged away from her.”
Synonyms advantage gain line boundary brink lip

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