Edge: meaning, definitions and examples

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edge

 

[ ɛdʒ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

of a cliff

The sharp side or surface of something, especially of a blade or cutting implement.

Synonyms

border, boundary, rim

Examples of usage

  • The knife had a razor-sharp edge.
  • The car teetered on the edge of the cliff.
Context #2 | Noun

of a surface

The outside limit of an object, area, or surface; a place or part farthest away from the center of something.

Synonyms

brink, margin, perimeter

Examples of usage

  • She sat on the edge of the bed.
  • The garden was on the edge of the forest.
Context #3 | Verb

of a situation

Be on the point of doing or achieving something.

Synonyms

approach, close, near

Examples of usage

  • She was on edge after hearing the news.
  • We are on the edge of a major breakthrough.

Translations

Translations of the word "edge" in other languages:

🇵🇹 borda

🇮🇳 किनारा

🇩🇪 Rand

🇮🇩 tepi

🇺🇦 край

🇵🇱 krawędź

🇯🇵 端 (はし)

🇫🇷 bord

🇪🇸 borde

🇹🇷 kenar

🇰🇷 

🇸🇦 حافة

🇨🇿 okraj

🇸🇰 okraj

🇨🇳 边缘 (biānyuán)

🇸🇮 rob

🇮🇸 brún

🇰🇿 шет

🇬🇪 ზღვარი

🇦🇿 kənar

🇲🇽 borde

Word origin

The word 'edge' originated from the Old English word 'ecg', meaning 'a cutting edge of a tool or weapon'. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the outer limit or brink of something. The concept of 'edge' has been fundamental in human history, from the use of sharp edges in tools and weapons to the metaphorical edge of a situation or boundary.

See also: edger, edges, edginess, edging, edgy.