Entry Word: edge

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a harsh or sharp quality <the teacherʼs voice had a sarcastic edge as she welcomed the tardy student to class>

Synonyms acidity, acridness, acrimoniousness, acrimony, acuteness, asperity, bite, bitterness, harshness, keenness, poignancy, pungency, roughness, sharpness, tartness

Related Words ginger, punch, spice, tang; severity, shrillness, virulence; pointedness, thorniness

2 the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something <the design along the edge of the plate is badly worn> — see border 1
3 the more favorable condition or position in a competition <my big feet give me something of an edge in swimming> — see advantage 1