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edge

/ɛdʒ/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The point or line where two surfaces or planes meet.

    - "The edge of the table is sharp."
    - "The edge of the cliff offers a breathtaking view."
  • Noun

    A competitive advantage.

    - "Our company has an edge over the competition."
    - "He had an edge in experience for the job."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɛdʒ/



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  2. /ɛdʒ/



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Synonyms

advantage , gain , line , boundary , brink , lip , margin , rim
Rhymes
Words rhyming with edge
ledge , hedge , bridge , pledge
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Edge (English) : Noun, point or line where two surfaces meet.

  2. Edge (English) : Verb, to move along the edge of something.

  3. Edge (Scottish Gaelic) : Edge, side.

  4. Edge (English) : Adjective, near or at the edge or brink of something.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Edge (English) : Noun, point or line where two surfaces meet.

  2. Edge (English) : Verb, to move along the edge of something.

  3. Edge (Scottish Gaelic) : Edge, side.

Variants
List of all variants of edge that leads to same result
edge , edgeless , edges , on edge , edged , edging , edge cities , edge city , edge effect , edge effects , edge-grain , edge-grained , edge in , edged in , edges in , edging in , edge tool , edge tools , edge out , edged out , edges out , edging out , bleeding edge , bleeding edges , bleeding-edge , cutting edge , cutting edges , cutting-edge
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

edges, edging, edgeable

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'egd' meaning 'edge, side, boundary'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The term 'edge' is often used in finance to refer to a company's competitive advantage.

  2. The longest word in the English language with the letter 'e' in every position is 'stressed edge'.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Periphery: The outer edge or boundary of something.

  2. Boundary: A line or point separating two things.

  3. Margins: The outer edges or borders of a page or document.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the edge is often used metaphorically to represent a boundary or limit. In art, the edge can refer to the physical boundary of a canvas or the visual boundary between different elements in a composition. In music, the term 'edge' can refer to the raw, unpolished sound of a guitar or the cutting, sharp sound of a drum.

How to Memorize "edge"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the edge of a table or cliff.
    - Visualize the point where two planes meet.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'edge' with the idea of a boundary or limit.
    - Connect the word 'edge' with the idea of sharpness or precision.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'E' is the fifth letter in the alphabet, and 'Edge' starts with 'E'.
    - Think of the 'Edge' as the 'End' of one surface and the 'Beginning' of another.

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