edge

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɛʤ/
• SAMPA: /EdZ/

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Noun

Singular edge

Plural edges

1. (countable) The boundary of a surface.
2. (singular) An advantage.

   His speed gives him an edge.

Synonyms

• (advantage) advantage

Related words

• edgy

Verb

Plain form edge

Third-person singular edges

Past tense edged

Past participle edged

Present participle edging

1. (transitive) To create an edge.

   He edged the grass.

2. (transitive & intransitive) To move slowly.

   She edged away from him.

Related words

• edger
• edging