edge

1 of 2

noun

ˈej

plural edges

: the cutting side of a blade

a razor's edge

: the sharpness of a blade

a knife with no edge

c(1)

: force, effectiveness

blunted the edge of the legislation

(2)

: vigor or energy especially of body

maintains his hard edge

d(1)

: incisive or penetrating quality

writing with a satirical edge

(2)

: a noticeably harsh or sharp quality

her voice had an edge to it

(3)

: a secondary but distinct quality

rock music with a bluesy edge

: keenness or intensity of desire or enjoyment

lost my competitive edge

: the line where an object or area begins or ends : border

on the edge of a plain

: the narrow part adjacent to a border

the edge of the deck

c(1)

: a point near the beginning or the end

especially : brink, verge

on the edge of disaster

(2)

: the threshold of danger or ruin

living on the edge

: a favorable margin : advantage

has an edge on the competition

: a line or line segment that is the intersection of two plane faces (as of a pyramid) or of two planes

edges : short fine hair that grows along a person's hairline : baby hair

With carefully finessed edges in delicate swoop and wave designs, hairstyles as simple as a high ponytail or sleek bob can quickly be transformed into a work of art …

Devon Abelman

—usually singular when used before another noun

edge styling

edgeless adjective

edge

2 of 2

verb

edged; edging

transitive verb

: to give an edge to

: to be on an edge of

trees edging the lake

: to move or force gradually

edged him off the road

: to incline (a ski) sideways so that one edge cuts into the snow

: to defeat by a small margin

—often used with out

edged out her opponent

intransitive verb

: to advance by short moves

Example Sentences

Noun They peered over the edge of the roof. The fabric was frayed at the edge. He made us all nervous by standing so close to the edge of the cliff. She sat on the edge of the counter, swinging her legs. the edge of an ax His voice had a sarcastic edge. These amendments will blunt the edge of the legislation. Verb Edge the sleeve with lace. She edged away from him. Gasoline prices have been edging upward. I edged my chair closer to the table. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

For Evans, being conscious of those who are outside the boundary of what most people see as typical has brought an already leading-edge style of spoken word performance to another place.

Scott Luxor, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 In a sense, Ralph was not the most cutting-edge choice.

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2022 Whether that means finding ways to use cutting-edge devices such as NFTs or even a more traditional theatrical release, events seem to be evolving at the speed of light.

Karen Idelson, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 The firm has doubled down on cutting-edge medicines with the opening of a new lab and manufacturing facility in the Seaport dedicated to cell and gene therapies.

Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 For 70 years, Walt Disney Imagineering has blended imagination with cutting-edge technology to create groundbreaking experiences.

Jacob Siegal, BGR, 9 Sep. 2022 The Biden administration is weighing an executive order to screen and possibly restrict U.S. overseas investment in cutting-edge technology development in China and other potentially hostile countries.

WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 According to the founders, Skechers, now the third largest brand in the world at $6.28B in 2021, is on its way to being the first major footwear company to implement this cutting-edge virtual fitting technology.

Greg Tunney, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Throughout its history, the Air Force has distinguished itself with innovation and cutting-edge technology.

Analisa Novak, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2022

Verb

The site predicts that Utah will edge Southern Utah in Saturday's college football game in Salt Lake City.

Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 The teams traded leads throughout the day, never going up by more than a run, and San Francisco used 23 men in all to edge Philadelphia 5-4 Saturday at Oracle Park.

Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Sep. 2022 Christopher Vizzina led the Lions from behind – twice – to edge Chilton County 36-29 in a Class 6A, Region 3 thriller on Friday night.

Al.com Reports, al, 2 Sep. 2022 Despite all the departures, the Bulldogs return plenty of top-end talent, including the best defensive tackle in the country, Jalen Carter, and the former No. 1 recruit in the country, edge rusher Nolan Smith.

oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2022 Some of these movies could edge their way into the best picture conversation; others are more performance-driven.

Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Giants backup Tyrod Taylor left the game on a cart with a back injury after a huge hit by Jets edge Micheal Clemons.

Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 29 Aug. 2022 To edge, hold the trimmer vertically to the ground so that the string spins at a 90 degree angle to the ground.

Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 Then, follow these tips on how to use a weed whacker to trim, edge, and keep your yard looking tidy.

Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English egge, going back to Old English ecg "cutting side of a blade, border," going back to Germanic *agjō "cutting side of a blade" (whence also Old Frisian eg "cutting side of a blade, sword," Old Saxon eggia, Old High German egga, ekka "cutting side of a blade, border, point, corner," Old Norse egg "cutting side of a blade"), feminine noun derivative from Indo-European *h₂eḱ- "sharp, pointed," whence also Latin aciēs "sharp part of a weapon"

Note: The base *h₂eḱ- "sharp, pointed" was productive of a large number of suffixed derivatives in the Indo-European daughter languages. Latin had a verbal base deriving from h₂eḱ-eh₁- "to be sharp" (see acetic acid, acid entry 2) and a presumed adjectival stem *acū- "sharp" (see acute). An apparently isolated derivative is Greek akmḗ "highest point" (see acme). For the derivative *h₂eḱ-r-/h₂oḱ-r-, with outcomes in Greek, Latin, and other languages, see acro-, mediocre. See also awn, ear entry 2.

Verb

Middle English eggen "to set (the teeth) on edge," derivative of egge edge entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

edge 1 of 2

noun

as in bite

a harsh or sharp quality the teacher's voice had a sarcastic edge as she welcomed the tardy student to class

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

bite
bitterness
roughness
acidity
sharpness
spice
harshness
punch
severity
poignancy
poignance
tang
acidness
acridity
asperity
acerbity
tartness
pungency
acrimoniousness
acuteness
acridness
acrimony
severeness
shrillness
ginger
keenness
virulence
pointedness
raucousness
thorniness
maliciousness
vitriol
cattiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

softness
gentleness
mildness
kindliness

as in edging

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the design along the edge of the plate is badly worn

Synonyms & Similar Words

edging
perimeter
border
boundary
circumference
confines
rim
margin
verge
periphery
end
fringe
frame
outskirts
skirting
hem
skirt
bound
brim
borderline
compass
brink
cusp
lip
shore
extent
curb
crest
maximum
ceiling
frontier
limitation
lap
march
termination
pale
mere
restriction
demarcation
measure
selvage
ambit
borderland

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

center
heart
middle
core
within
inside
interior
inner

as in advantage

the more favorable condition or position in a competition my big feet give me something of an edge in swimming

Synonyms & Similar Words

advantage
better
odds
jump
margin
opportunity
vantage
high ground
bulge
pull
upper hand
stead
inside track
drop
start
lead
whip hand
coign of vantage
privilege
superiority
dominance
catbird seat
allowance
ascendancy
foothold
benefit
transcendence
head start
leg up
precedence
supremacy
mastery
ascendency
predominance
prerogative
transcendency
preference
seniority
command
break
windfall
godsend
manna
felicity
boon
blessing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disadvantage
strike
minus
liability
penalty
detriment
handicap
stranglehold
drawback
bar
imbalance
interference
unevenness
inequality
disparity
disability
failing
obstacle
impairment
obstruction
catch
stop
crimp
impediment
rub
hurdle
shortcoming
check
hitch
embarrassment
lurch
hindrance
shackle
setback
clog
trammel
manacle
let

as in efficacy

the power to produce a desired result the utter lack of enforcement provisions totally blunts the edge of the law

Synonyms & Similar Words

efficacy
effectiveness
efficiency
efficaciousness
ability
productiveness
capability
strength
effectualness
efficacity
capacity
potency
puissance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

ineffectiveness
inefficiency
ineffectualness
inability
ineffectuality
incompetence
incompetency
inadequacy
inadequateness

as in brink

an interval of time just before the onset of something the nation's economy was on the edge of collapse when the Federal Reserve took exceptionally bold action

Synonyms & Similar Words

brink
verge
cusp
threshold
point
nick

edge

2 of 2

verb

as in to sharpen

to make sharp or sharper if you edge the tip of that stick, it should be a fine skewer for roasting marshmallows

Synonyms & Similar Words

sharpen
stone
grind
strop
hone
whet
file

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

dull
round
blunt
smooth
gloss
polish
burnish
buff

as in to border

to serve as a border for pavement edging the flower bed

Synonyms & Similar Words

border
margin
rim
fringe
frame
surround
bound
circle
skirt
round
trim
encircle
wall
hem
silhouette
trace
loop
ring
outline
curb
define
control
limit
girth
environ
enclose
sketch
demarcate
restrict
delineate
girdle
restrain
confine
circumscribe
check
compass
inclose

单词	edge
释义	edge 1 of 2 noun ˈej plural edges 1 a : the cutting side of a blade a razor's edge b : the sharpness of a blade a knife with no edge c(1) : force, effectiveness blunted the edge of the legislation (2) : vigor or energy especially of body maintains his hard edge d(1) : incisive or penetrating quality writing with a satirical edge (2) : a noticeably harsh or sharp quality her voice had an edge to it (3) : a secondary but distinct quality rock music with a bluesy edge e : keenness or intensity of desire or enjoyment lost my competitive edge 2 a : the line where an object or area begins or ends : border on the edge of a plain b : the narrow part adjacent to a border the edge of the deck c(1) : a point near the beginning or the end especially : brink, verge on the edge of disaster (2) : the threshold of danger or ruin living on the edge d : a favorable margin : advantage has an edge on the competition 3 : a line or line segment that is the intersection of two plane faces (as of a pyramid) or of two planes 4 edges : short fine hair that grows along a person's hairline : baby hair With carefully finessed edges in delicate swoop and wave designs, hairstyles as simple as a high ponytail or sleek bob can quickly be transformed into a work of art … Devon Abelman —usually singular when used before another noun edge styling edgeless adjective edge 2 of 2 verb edged; edging transitive verb 1 a : to give an edge to b : to be on an edge of trees edging the lake 2 : to move or force gradually edged him off the road 3 : to incline (a ski) sideways so that one edge cuts into the snow 4 : to defeat by a small margin —often used with out edged out her opponent intransitive verb : to advance by short moves Phrases on edge : anxious, nervous Synonyms Noun acerbity acidity acidness acridity acridness acrimoniousness acrimony acuteness asperity bite bitterness harshness keenness poignance poignancy pungency roughness sharpness tartness Verb grind hone sharpen stone strop whet See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun They peered over the edge of the roof. The fabric was frayed at the edge. He made us all nervous by standing so close to the edge of the cliff. She sat on the edge of the counter, swinging her legs. the edge of an ax His voice had a sarcastic edge. These amendments will blunt the edge of the legislation. Verb Edge the sleeve with lace. She edged away from him. Gasoline prices have been edging upward. I edged my chair closer to the table. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun For Evans, being conscious of those who are outside the boundary of what most people see as typical has brought an already leading-edge style of spoken word performance to another place. Scott Luxor, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 In a sense, Ralph was not the most cutting-edge choice. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2022 Whether that means finding ways to use cutting-edge devices such as NFTs or even a more traditional theatrical release, events seem to be evolving at the speed of light. Karen Idelson, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 The firm has doubled down on cutting-edge medicines with the opening of a new lab and manufacturing facility in the Seaport dedicated to cell and gene therapies. Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 For 70 years, Walt Disney Imagineering has blended imagination with cutting-edge technology to create groundbreaking experiences. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 9 Sep. 2022 The Biden administration is weighing an executive order to screen and possibly restrict U.S. overseas investment in cutting-edge technology development in China and other potentially hostile countries. WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 According to the founders, Skechers, now the third largest brand in the world at $6.28B in 2021, is on its way to being the first major footwear company to implement this cutting-edge virtual fitting technology. Greg Tunney, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Throughout its history, the Air Force has distinguished itself with innovation and cutting-edge technology. Analisa Novak, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2022 Verb The site predicts that Utah will edge Southern Utah in Saturday's college football game in Salt Lake City. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 The teams traded leads throughout the day, never going up by more than a run, and San Francisco used 23 men in all to edge Philadelphia 5-4 Saturday at Oracle Park. Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Sep. 2022 Christopher Vizzina led the Lions from behind – twice – to edge Chilton County 36-29 in a Class 6A, Region 3 thriller on Friday night. Al.com Reports, al, 2 Sep. 2022 Despite all the departures, the Bulldogs return plenty of top-end talent, including the best defensive tackle in the country, Jalen Carter, and the former No. 1 recruit in the country, edge rusher Nolan Smith. oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2022 Some of these movies could edge their way into the best picture conversation; others are more performance-driven. Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Giants backup Tyrod Taylor left the game on a cart with a back injury after a huge hit by Jets edge Micheal Clemons. Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 29 Aug. 2022 To edge, hold the trimmer vertically to the ground so that the string spins at a 90 degree angle to the ground. Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 Then, follow these tips on how to use a weed whacker to trim, edge, and keep your yard looking tidy. Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English egge, going back to Old English ecg "cutting side of a blade, border," going back to Germanic agjō "cutting side of a blade" (whence also Old Frisian eg "cutting side of a blade, sword," Old Saxon eggia,* Old High German egga, ekka "cutting side of a blade, border, point, corner," Old Norse egg "cutting side of a blade"), feminine noun derivative from Indo-European h₂eḱ- "sharp, pointed," whence also Latin aciēs* "sharp part of a weapon" Note: The base h₂eḱ- "sharp, pointed" was productive of a large number of suffixed derivatives in the Indo-European daughter languages. Latin had a verbal base deriving from h₂eḱ-eh₁-* "to be sharp" (see acetic acid, acid entry 2) and a presumed adjectival stem acū- "sharp" (see acute). An apparently isolated derivative is Greek akmḗ "highest point" (see acme). For the derivative h₂eḱ-r-/h₂oḱ-r-, with outcomes in Greek, Latin, and other languages, see acro-, mediocre. See also awn, ear entry 2. Verb Middle English eggen "to set (the teeth) on edge," derivative of egge edge entry 1 First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing edge cutting edge deckle edge edge effect edge-grain edge in edge tool edge city knife-edge live (life) on the edge leading edge lives close to the edge on a/the knife-edge on the edge of on the edge of a precipice on the edge of one's seat set one's teeth on edge over the edge take the edge off razor's edge close to the edge bleeding edge edge out trailing edge teetering on the brink/edge of hard-edge on the ragged edge razor edge on the edge edge-grained on the razor's edge gilt-edge on edge balanced on a razor's edge walks a/the razor edge See More cutting edge deckle edge edge effect edge-grain edge in edge tool edge city knife-edge live (life) on the edge leading edge lives close to the edge on a/the knife-edge on the edge of on the edge of a precipice on the edge of one's seat set one's teeth on edge over the edge take the edge off razor's edge close to the edge bleeding edge edge out trailing edge teetering on the brink/edge of hard-edge on the ragged edge razor edge on the edge edge-grained on the razor's edge gilt-edge on edge balanced on a razor's edge walks a/the razor edge See More Kids Definition edge 1 of 2 noun ˈej 1 : the line where a surface ends : margin, border He sat on the edge of the stage. 2 : the cutting side of a blade edge 2 of 2 verb edged; edging 1 : to give a border to The sleeve was edged with lace. 2 : to move slowly and gradually Our raft edged towards the falls. edge 1 of 2 noun 1 as in bite a harsh or sharp quality the teacher's voice had a sarcastic edge as she welcomed the tardy student to class Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bite bitterness roughness acidity sharpness spice harshness punch severity poignancy poignance tang acidness acridity asperity acerbity tartness pungency acrimoniousness acuteness acridness acrimony severeness shrillness ginger keenness virulence pointedness raucousness thorniness maliciousness vitriol cattiness Antonyms & Near Antonyms softness gentleness mildness kindliness 2 as in edging the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the design along the edge of the plate is badly worn Synonyms & Similar Words edging perimeter border boundary circumference confines rim margin verge periphery end fringe frame outskirts skirting hem skirt bound brim borderline compass brink cusp lip shore extent curb crest maximum ceiling frontier limitation lap march termination pale mere restriction demarcation measure selvage ambit borderland Antonyms & Near Antonyms center heart middle core within inside interior inner See More 3 as in advantage the more favorable condition or position in a competition my big feet give me something of an edge in swimming Synonyms & Similar Words advantage better odds jump margin opportunity vantage high ground bulge pull upper hand stead inside track drop start lead whip hand coign of vantage privilege superiority dominance catbird seat allowance ascendancy foothold benefit transcendence head start leg up precedence supremacy mastery ascendency predominance prerogative transcendency preference seniority command break windfall godsend manna felicity boon blessing Antonyms & Near Antonyms disadvantage strike minus liability penalty detriment handicap stranglehold drawback bar imbalance interference unevenness inequality disparity disability failing obstacle impairment obstruction catch stop crimp impediment rub hurdle shortcoming check hitch embarrassment lurch hindrance shackle setback clog trammel manacle let See More 4 as in efficacy the power to produce a desired result the utter lack of enforcement provisions totally blunts the edge of the law Synonyms & Similar Words efficacy effectiveness efficiency efficaciousness ability productiveness capability strength effectualness efficacity capacity potency puissance Antonyms & Near Antonyms ineffectiveness inefficiency ineffectualness inability ineffectuality incompetence incompetency inadequacy inadequateness See More 5 as in brink an interval of time just before the onset of something the nation's economy was on the edge of collapse when the Federal Reserve took exceptionally bold action Synonyms & Similar Words brink verge cusp threshold point nick edge 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to sharpen to make sharp or sharper if you edge the tip of that stick, it should be a fine skewer for roasting marshmallows Synonyms & Similar Words sharpen stone grind strop hone whet file Antonyms & Near Antonyms dull round blunt smooth gloss polish burnish buff See More 2 as in to border to serve as a border for pavement edging the flower bed Synonyms & Similar Words border margin rim fringe frame surround bound circle skirt round trim encircle wall hem silhouette trace loop ring outline curb define control limit girth environ enclose sketch demarcate restrict delineate girdle restrain confine circumscribe check compass inclose Phrases Containing edge leading edge set one's teeth on edge cutting edge on edge edge in leading edge set one's teeth on edge cutting edge on edge edge in
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edge

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