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edge
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- pronunciation:
- ej
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- on edge
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a line where two surfaces meet.
Be sure to paint all the way to the edges of the box.A cube has twelve edges.- similar words:
- boundary, line, perimeter
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| definition 2: |
the border or outside line.
We saw a deer at the edge of the forest.- synonyms:
- border, margin, perimeter, rim
- similar words:
- bound, boundary, fringe, hem, limit, line, lip, verge
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| definition 3: |
the cutting side of a knife blade or other sharp tool.
We keep the edges of the scissors sharp.- similar words:
- blade
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| definition 4: |
lead; advantage.
He has an edge on me in this game.- synonyms:
- advantage
- antonyms:
- disadvantage
- similar words:
- handicap, head start, lead, odds, start
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| related words: |
blade, brim, circuit, exterior, front, margin |
| phrase: |
on edge |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
edges, edging, edged |
| definition 1: |
to put trim or a border on.
She edged the skirt with ribbon.- synonyms:
- rim
- similar words:
- outline, trim
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| definition 2: |
to move forward by small degrees or with care.
The children edged toward the clowns.- synonyms:
- crawl, creep, inch
- similar words:
- prowl, sneak, steal, worm
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| related words: |
draw, frame, rim, run |
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