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edge

1 of 2

noun

ˈej How to pronounce edge (audio)
plural edges
1
a
: the cutting side of a blade
a razor's edge
b
: the sharpness of a blade
a knife with no edge
c(1)
: force, effectiveness
blunted the edge of the legislation
(2)
: vigor or energy especially of body
maintains his hard edge
d(1)
: incisive or penetrating quality
writing with a satirical edge
(2)
: a noticeably harsh or sharp quality
her voice had an edge to it
(3)
: a secondary but distinct quality
rock music with a bluesy edge
e
: keenness or intensity of desire or enjoyment
lost my competitive edge
2
a
: the line where an object or area begins or ends : border
on the edge of a plain
b
: the narrow part adjacent to a border
the edge of the deck
c(1)
: a point near the beginning or the end
especially : brink, verge
on the edge of disaster
(2)
: the threshold of danger or ruin
living on the edge
d
: a favorable margin : advantage
has an edge on the competition
3
: a line or line segment that is the intersection of two plane faces (as of a pyramid) or of two planes
4
edges : short fine hair that grows along a person's hairline : baby hair
With carefully finessed edges in delicate swoop and wave designs, hairstyles as simple as a high ponytail or sleek bob can quickly be transformed into a work of art … Devon Abelman
—usually singular when used before another noun
edge styling
edgeless adjective

edge

2 of 2

verb

edged; edging

transitive verb

1
a
: to give an edge to
b
: to be on an edge of
trees edging the lake
2
: to move or force gradually
edged him off the road
3
: to incline (a ski) sideways so that one edge cuts into the snow
4
: to defeat by a small margin
—often used with out
edged out her opponent

intransitive verb

: to advance by short moves
Phrases
on edge
: anxious, nervous

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun They peered over the edge of the roof. The fabric was frayed at the edge. He made us all nervous by standing so close to the edge of the cliff. She sat on the edge of the counter, swinging her legs. the edge of an ax His voice had a sarcastic edge. These amendments will blunt the edge of the legislation. Verb Edge the sleeve with lace. She edged away from him. Gasoline prices have been edging upward. I edged my chair closer to the table. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
For Evans, being conscious of those who are outside the boundary of what most people see as typical has brought an already leading-edge style of spoken word performance to another place. Scott Luxor, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 In a sense, Ralph was not the most cutting-edge choice. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2022 Whether that means finding ways to use cutting-edge devices such as NFTs or even a more traditional theatrical release, events seem to be evolving at the speed of light. Karen Idelson, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 The firm has doubled down on cutting-edge medicines with the opening of a new lab and manufacturing facility in the Seaport dedicated to cell and gene therapies. Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 For 70 years, Walt Disney Imagineering has blended imagination with cutting-edge technology to create groundbreaking experiences. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 9 Sep. 2022 The Biden administration is weighing an executive order to screen and possibly restrict U.S. overseas investment in cutting-edge technology development in China and other potentially hostile countries. WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 According to the founders, Skechers, now the third largest brand in the world at $6.28B in 2021, is on its way to being the first major footwear company to implement this cutting-edge virtual fitting technology. Greg Tunney, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Throughout its history, the Air Force has distinguished itself with innovation and cutting-edge technology. Analisa Novak, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2022
Verb
The site predicts that Utah will edge Southern Utah in Saturday's college football game in Salt Lake City. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 The teams traded leads throughout the day, never going up by more than a run, and San Francisco used 23 men in all to edge Philadelphia 5-4 Saturday at Oracle Park. Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Sep. 2022 Christopher Vizzina led the Lions from behind – twice – to edge Chilton County 36-29 in a Class 6A, Region 3 thriller on Friday night. Al.com Reports, al, 2 Sep. 2022 Despite all the departures, the Bulldogs return plenty of top-end talent, including the best defensive tackle in the country, Jalen Carter, and the former No. 1 recruit in the country, edge rusher Nolan Smith. oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2022 Some of these movies could edge their way into the best picture conversation; others are more performance-driven. Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Giants backup Tyrod Taylor left the game on a cart with a back injury after a huge hit by Jets edge Micheal Clemons. Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 29 Aug. 2022 To edge, hold the trimmer vertically to the ground so that the string spins at a 90 degree angle to the ground. Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 Then, follow these tips on how to use a weed whacker to trim, edge, and keep your yard looking tidy. Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English egge, going back to Old English ecg "cutting side of a blade, border," going back to Germanic *agjō "cutting side of a blade" (whence also Old Frisian eg "cutting side of a blade, sword," Old Saxon eggia, Old High German egga, ekka "cutting side of a blade, border, point, corner," Old Norse egg "cutting side of a blade"), feminine noun derivative from Indo-European *h2eḱ- "sharp, pointed," whence also Latin aciēs "sharp part of a weapon"

Note: The base *h2eḱ- "sharp, pointed" was productive of a large number of suffixed derivatives in the Indo-European daughter languages. Latin had a verbal base deriving from h2eḱ-eh1- "to be sharp" (see acetic acid, acid entry 2) and a presumed adjectival stem *acū- "sharp" (see acute). An apparently isolated derivative is Greek akmḗ "highest point" (see acme). For the derivative *h2eḱ-r-/h2oḱ-r-, with outcomes in Greek, Latin, and other languages, see acro-, mediocre. See also awn, ear entry 2.

Verb

Middle English eggen "to set (the teeth) on edge," derivative of egge edge entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of edge was before the 12th century

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