Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Edge.
How to pronounce edge:
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Edge - as a noun
The boundary of a surface
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
border9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8boundary14bounds9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A line determining the limits of an area
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bound8boundary14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
Example: "He rounded the edges of the box"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
side5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The attribute of urgency in tone of voice
Example: "His voice had an edge to it"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sharpness14A slight competitive advantage
Example: "He had an edge on the competition"
The outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something
Example: "The edge of the leaf is wavy"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demarcation16demarcation linelimit7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Edge - as a verb
Provide with a border or edge
Example: "Edge the tablecloth with embroidery"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
border9Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
Example: "Canada adjoins the u.s."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abut6adjoin14border9butt againstbutt onmarch12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjoin14contact11meet6touch10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Provide with an edge
Example: "Edge a blade"
Example Sentences
"She stood on the edge of the cliff, contemplating whether to jump or not."
"He sharpened the knife to get a fine edge."
"The bookshelf was about to fall off the edge of the table."
"I could see the ship's lights on the distant edge of the horizon."
"He had a slight edge over his opponent in the race."
Word Game Points
Is EDGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, edge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EDGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is EDGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, edge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEDGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is EDGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, edge is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEDGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
