edge

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Noun

edgeSingular
edgesPlural
1

The outside limit or boundary of an object, area, or surface; the part farthest from the center.

She stood at the edge of the cliff.

2

The sharp side of a blade or cutting instrument.

Be careful with the edge of that knife.

3

A slight advantage or superiority over another.

Her experience gives her an edge over the other candidates.

4

The brink or verge of something, especially a dangerous or extreme situation.

The company was on the edge of bankruptcy.

Verb

edgedPast tense
edgedPast participle
edgingPresent participle
edgesThird-person singular
1

To move gradually or carefully in a particular direction.

She edged closer to the door.

2

To provide with a border or boundary.

The garden path was edged with colorful flowers.

3

To sharpen or give an edge to something.

He edged the knife to make it sharper.