edge
gb/ˈɛd͡ʒ/ us/ˈɛd͡ʒ/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1100
szél, határ, perem, előny, versenyelőny, él, vágóél, élesség, araszol
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the edge of [something]
She placed the glass near the edge of the table.
A poharat az asztal széléhez közel tette.
We walked to the edge of the cliff.
Elsétáltunk a szakadék pereméig.
The picture frame had a silver edge.
He stood at the edge of the crowd.
The plate has a gold-painted edge.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The cat is on the edge of the bed.
A macska az ágy szélén van.
I sat on the edge of my chair.
Leültem a székem szélére.
We live on the edge of town.
He put his cup at the edge of the desk.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'edge' with 'corner'; 'corner' is where two edges meet, not the boundary itself.
Σημασία
outer limit or border
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
sharp edge
|cutting edge
|edge of the table
|at the edge
|on the edge
Συνώνυμα
border (More often used for boundaries between areas, regions, or countries.)
Αντώνυμα
center (Refers to the middle point, opposite of the outer limit.)
Θέματα
geometry
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
The line or place where something ends.
The outer limit or boundary of a surface, object, or area.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
2
előny
A2
versenyelőny
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
give [someone] an edge over [someone/something]
Her experience gave her an edge over the other candidates.
A tapasztalata előnyt jelentett számára a többi jelölttel szemben.
The new software offers a competitive edge in the market.
Az új szoftver versenyelőnyt biztosít a piacon.
Good communication skills can give you an edge in negotiations.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He has an edge over other players.
Előnyben van a többi játékossal szemben.
This tool gives me an edge at work.
Ez az eszköz előnyt jelent számomra a munkában.
We need something to give us an edge.
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners think 'edge' here refers to physical edges; in this sense, it is metaphorical for advantage.
Σημασία
small advantage
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
competitive edge
|gain an edge
|have the edge over
Συνώνυμα
advantage (General term; 'edge' often implies a narrow or decisive advantage.)
Αντώνυμα
disadvantage (A condition that makes success less likely, opposite of having an advantage.)
Θέματα
competition
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A small advantage that helps you win or do better than others.
A small but significant advantage over someone or something else in a competition or comparison.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
3
Be careful not to touch the knife's edge.
Vigyázz, nehogy megérintsd a kés élét.
The sword's edge was finely honed.
A kard éle gondosan ki volt élezve.
The scissors have a serrated edge for cutting fabric.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The knife has a sharp edge.
A késnek éles az éle.
Do not touch the edge of the blade.
Ne érintsd meg a penge élét.
The scissors have a metal edge.
Σημασία
sharp side of blade
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
knife edge
|razor edge
|sharp edge
Συνώνυμα
blade (Refers to the whole flat cutting part; 'edge' is just the sharp side.)
Αντώνυμα
flat side (The non-cutting surface of a blade.)
Θέματα
tools
|cooking
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
The sharp part of a knife or tool that cuts things.
The sharp side of a blade or tool used for cutting.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
4
There was an edge to her voice when she spoke about it.
Volt némi élesség a hangjában, amikor erről beszélt.
His words had an unmistakable edge of sarcasm.
Szavaiban félreismerhetetlenül szarkasztikus él volt.
I could hear the edge in his tone.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Her voice had an edge when she spoke.
Volt némi élesség a hangjában, amikor beszélt.
I heard an edge in his tone.
Némi élességet hallottam a hangjában.
He talked with an edge in his voice.
Σημασία
tense or nervous quality
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
an edge to one's voice
|voice with an edge
Συνώνυμα
sharpness (Can refer to tone, but also other qualities; 'edge' here is more about emotional tension.)
Αντώνυμα
calmness (Lack of tension or irritation in tone or mood.)
Θέματα
emotions
|communication
Ορισμός
A way of speaking or acting that shows you are angry, worried, or nervous.
A quality in someone's manner, speech, or tone that shows tension, irritation, or nervousness.
ΡΉΜΑ
B1
5
araszol
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
edge [somewhere]
She edged closer to get a better view.
Óvatosan közelebb araszolt, hogy jobban lásson.
He edged away from the barking dog.
Óvatosan távolabb araszolt az ugató kutyától.
We edged toward the exit during intermission.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
She edged closer to me.
Óvatosan közelebb araszolt hozzám.
He edged away from the fire.
Óvatosan távolabb húzódott a tűztől.
We edged toward the door.
Σημασία
move slowly and carefully
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
edge forward
|edge closer
|edge away
Συνώνυμα
inch ('Inch' is very close in meaning but often implies even smaller movements.)
Αντώνυμα
rush (To move quickly and without caution, opposite of edging.)
Θέματα
movement
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To move slowly and carefully towards something.
To move slowly and carefully in a specific direction, often sideways or toward something dangerous or uncertain.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
edge
IPA
GB/ˈɛd͡ʒ/
US/ˈɛd͡ʒ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
edge (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (edge)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: edge
- Plural: edges
Verb
- Base: edge
- 3rd Person Singular: edges
- Present Participle: edging
- Past: edged
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
edges
noun
edging
verb
edged
verb
Core family
edgy
adjective
Related words
edginess
noun
Negative and opposite forms
edgeless
adjective
Εκφράσεις
cutting-edge
1/kˈʌtɪŋ ˈɛd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
very modern and advanced
Very modern and using the newest ideas and technology.
Παραδείγματα
- They work with cutting-edge medical equipment.
- This is a cutting-edge design in architecture.
edge out
3/ˈɛd͡ʒ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
defeat narrowly for win/position
To win against someone by a small amount or get a position instead of them.
Παραδείγματα
- He edged out his rival by just two votes.
- Our team edged out the competition in the final seconds.
on edge
2/ˈɔn ˈɛd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
feeling nervous or irritable
Feeling nervous, worried, or easily annoyed.
Παραδείγματα
- I've been on edge all day before my exam.
- She seemed on edge after hearing the news.
on the edge of one's seat
4/ˈɔn ðə ˈɛd͡ʒ əv wˈʌnz sˈit/
idiom
extremely excited or nervous waiting
Feeling very excited or nervous because you are waiting for something to happen.
Παραδείγματα
- The movie kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end.
- She was on the edge of her seat during the entire match.
on the edge of one's seat
6/ˈɔn ðə ˈɛd͡ʒ əv wˈʌnz sˈit/
idiom
excited with suspense
so excited or nervous that you want to know what happens next
Παραδείγματα
- The final episode kept us on the edge of our seats.
- It was a thrilling match, and the crowd was on the edge of its seat.
- Her story had everyone on the edge of their seats.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The movie kept me on the edge of my seat.
- We were on the edge of our seats during the game.