edge
noun
1. the boundary of a surface
Similar word(s): border
Definition categories: location, bound, boundary, bounds
2. a line determining the limits of an area
Similar word(s): bound, boundary
Definition categories: shape, line
3. a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
- he rounded the edges of the box
Definition categories: man–made, side
4. the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
- his voice had an edge to it
Similar word(s): sharpness
Definition categories: attribute, urgency
5. a slight competitive advantage
- he had an edge on the competition
Definition categories: attribute, superiority
6. the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something
- the edge of the leaf is wavy
- she sat on the edge of the bed
- the water's edge
Definition categories: man–made, demarcation, limit
Sentences with edge as a noun:
- I have the edge on him.
- The cup is right on the edge of the table.
- He is standing on the edge of a precipice.
verb
1. advance slowly, as if by inches
- He edged towards the car
Similar word(s): inch
Definition categories: motion, advance, progress
2. provide with a border or edge
- edge the tablecloth with embroidery
Similar word(s): border
Definition categories: possession, furnish, provide, render, supply
3. lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
Similar word(s): abut, adjoin, border, butt, march
Definition categories: contact, adjoin, meet, touch
4. provide with an edge
- edge a blade
Definition categories: contact, sharpen
Sentences with edge as a verb:
- He edged the book across the table.
- He edged away from her.