Definition of edge
1a : the cutting side of a blade a razor's edgeb : the sharpness of a blade a knife with no edgec (1) : force, effectiveness blunted the edge of the legislation (2) : vigor or energy especially of body maintains his hard edged (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 edgee : keenness or intensity of desire or enjoyment lost my competitive edge
2a : the line where an object or area begins or ends : border on the edge of a plainb : the narrow part adjacent to a border the edge of the deckc (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 edged : 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
edgeless
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Examples of edge in a sentence
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.
Origin and Etymology of edge
Middle English egge, from Old English ecg; akin to Latin acer sharp, Greek akmē point
First Known Use: before 12th century
edge
Definition of edge
edged
;edging
transitive verb
1a : to give an edge tob : 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
Examples of edge in a sentence
Edge the sleeve with lace.
She edged away from him.
Gasoline prices have been edging upward.
I edged my chair closer to the table.
14th Century
First Known Use of edge
14th century
EDGE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of edge for English Language Learners
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: the line or part where an object or area begins or ends
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: the part of a blade that cuts
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: the sharpness of a blade
edge
Definition of edge for English Language Learners
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: to give an edge to (something)
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: to be on the edge of (something)
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: to move slowly or with small movements in a specified direction
EDGE Defined for Kids
Definition of edge for Students
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.
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