What is the meaning of edge?

noun

  • The boundary of a surface.
  • A line determining the limits of an area.
  • A sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object.
    • usage: "he rounded the edges of the box"
  • The attribute of urgency in tone of voice.
    • usage: "his voice had an edge to it"
  • A slight competitive advantage.
    • usage: "he had an edge on the competition"
  • The outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something.
    • usage: "the edge of the leaf is wavy"; "she sat on the edge of the bed"; "the water's edge"

verb

  • Advance slowly, as if by inches.
    • usage: "He edged towards the car"
  • Provide with a border or edge.
    • usage: "edge the tablecloth with embroidery"
  • Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary.
    • usage: "Canada adjoins the U. S."; "England marches with Scotland"
  • Provide with an edge.
    • usage: "edge a blade"
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APAWordNet. (2010). edge. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/edge/definitions/1203667
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