Definition of edge - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
boundaryborder or side of something
- He sat on the edge of the chair..
2.
toolssharp side of a blade or tool
- The knife's edge was very sharp.
3.
competitionadvantage over others in competition
- She had an edge in the competition.
4.
feelingsharpness or intensity in tone or action
- His voice had an edge to it.
5.
situationsbrink or verge of an event
- They were on the edge of discovery.
6.
mathematicsTECH. line where two surfaces meet in geometryTECH.
- The cube has twelve edges.
7.
technologyTECH. point of data production in computingTECH.
- Edge computing processes data locally.
8.
cricketTECH. UK moment when a bat slightly contacts the ballTECH. UK
- He hit the ball with the edge of the bat.
Verb
1.
movementintr. move gradually and carefully in a specific directionintr.
- He edged closer to hear the conversation..
2.
competitiontr. win by a small margintr.
- He edged his opponent in the final race.
3.
sharpen a bladetr. give a sharp side to a bladetr.
- She edged the knife to make it more effective..
4.
gardeningtr. trim the margin of a lawntr.
- He edged the lawn with precision.
5.
crafttr. add a border or finish to an objecttr.
- The craftsman edged the table with a decorative trim.
6.
cricketintr. TECH. UK graze the ball with the bat's rimintr. TECH. UK
- The batsman edged the ball to the slip.
Images of edge
sharp side of a blade or tool 
line where two surfaces meet in geometry
Expressions with edge
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become less sharp or precise
The knife started to lose edge after frequent use.
fit into a space with difficulty
She managed to edge in between the two cars.
defeat narrowly in a contest or game
She managed to edge out her rival in the race.
gain a slight advantage over someone
She managed to edge over her competitors in the final lap.
positioned at the boundary of an area
The house is at the edge of the forest.
move slowly out of a place
She edged out of the crowded room without anyone noticing.
feeling tense or nervous due to uncertainty
She felt on the edge before the big exam.
intense anticipation or suspense
The season finale had us on the edge of your seat until the last scene.
increase slightly
Interest rates edged up by a quarter of a percent..
provide someone with an advantage over others
Her experience gave her the edge in the interview.
possess a slight advantage over others
Our team has an edge over the competition.
be in a superior position compared to others
She has the edge in negotiations due to her experience.
tense, jumpy or waiting anxiously for what will happen
I was on edge all evening, waiting for the test results.
sharpen a blade or tool for better cutting
He put an edge on the knife before cooking.
rough or uneven edge
The torn paper had a ragged edge.
irritate or annoy someone causing discomfort or displeasure
That loud noise really sets my teeth on edge.
avoid dealing directly with an issue
She skirted the edge of the controversial topic.
reduce the intensity of something unpleasant or harsh
A snack can take the edge off your hunger.
near a critical or dangerous point
His risky behavior shows he's closer to the edge.
leading in a particular field
Her research is on the cutting edge of medical science.
in a very risky or dangerous situation
Their relationship is on the razor's edge now.
risky position where tiny change can bring success or ruin
After the scandal, her career balanced on a razor's edge.
reduce the effectiveness or impact of something
The new policy will blunt the edge of the economic crisis.
state of high suspense or excitement
The movie kept me on the edge of my seat.
Origin of edge
Old English, ecg (sharp side)
Terms with edge included in their meaning
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tools
tool with a sharp edge for cutting things
geography
edge of a river or lake
cutting
sharp edge of a tool or weapon
not sharp
having a thick edge or point
edge
not sharp or pointed
in writing
space around the edge of a page
dull edge
make an edge or point less sharp
decoration
decorative strip around the edge of something
shape
the edge or border of a surface
sketch shape
draw the main shape or edge of something
shape
line or shape that forms the outer edge of something
cutting edge
having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce easily
water's edge
land along the edge of a body of water
location
positioned at or near an object's edge
movement
move around the edge of something
book
narrow edge of a book's cover
edge
describes the extreme edge of an object
physical
having a border or edge of a specified type
cooking
knife with a serrated edge for cutting bread
container
the top edge of a container
city border
outer edge marking where a city ends
vision
the edge of one's field of vision
spoonful
having contents piled above the edge
clothing
edge of cloth folded and sewn to prevent fraying
Examples of edge in a sentence
The cliff's edge was dangerously steep. The edge of the axe was dull. He sharpened the edge of the chisel. His skills gave him an edge over rivals. The new strategy provided an edge in sales. There was an edge of impatience in her reply.
He spoke with an edge after the argument. The project was on the edge of failure. She felt on the edge of a breakthrough. Each face of the pyramid meets at an edge. The edge of the prism was sharp and defined. Data is processed at the edge to reduce latency. The edge is crucial for real-time data analysis. The ball glanced off the edge and was caught. He scored a run with a clever edge past the slips. She edged towards the exit quietly. The cat edged along the narrow ledge. The team edged their rivals in the championship. She edged her competitor by just a few points. He edged the scissors to ensure they cut smoothly. The blacksmith edged the sword with great precision. She carefully edged the garden path. The gardener edged the flower beds neatly. She edged the curtains with lace. He carefully edged the garden path with stones. He accidentally edged the ball to the wicketkeeper. She edged the ball, and it flew to the gully.
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- French:bord, se rapprocher, ...
- German:Rand, sich heranschieben, ...
- Italian:bordo, avvicinarsi, ...
- Spanish:borde, acercarse, ...
- Portuguese:borda, aproximar-se, ...
- Chinese:边缘, 慢慢靠近, ...
- Japanese:端, そっと近づく, ...
- Arabic:حَافَة, تَدَرَّج, ...
- Hebrew:קָצֶה, לְהִתְקַדֵּם, ...
- Russian:край, приближаться, ...
- Ukrainian:край, рухатися, ...
- Hindi:किनारा, धीरे-धीरे बढ़ना, ...
Definition of EDGE - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
abr: Enhanced Data rates for GSM EvolutionTECH. mobile network technology for faster data speedsTECH.
- EDGE is available in this area.
- My phone only shows EDGE, not 4G.
- EDGE connections are slower than LTE.
Origin of EDGE
English edge (border)
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- Hindi:उन्नत डेटा दर जीएसएम विकास, ...
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