edge
//ɛdʒ//
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.