Edge meaning

What does “edge” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“edge” is a noun and verb with 10 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the boundary of a surface.

edge

the boundary of a surface
Synonymsborder
a line determining the limits of an area
Synonymsboundary bound
a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
“he rounded the edges of the box”
the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
“his voice had an edge to it”
Synonymssharpness
a slight competitive advantage
“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
“the edge of the leaf is wavy”
“she sat on the edge of the bed”

advance slowly, as if by inches
“He edged towards the car”
Synonymsinch
provide with a border or edge
“edge the tablecloth with embroidery”
Synonymsborder
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
“Canada adjoins the U.S.”
“England marches with Scotland”
Synonymsborder adjoin abut march butt butt against butt on
provide with an edge
“edge a blade”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University