edge
gb/ˈɛd͡ʒ/ us/ˈɛd͡ʒ/
A2
Anglais
~ 1100
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
relation
1
outer limit or border
The line or place where something ends.
Schéma d’usage :
the edge of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'edge' with 'corner'; 'corner' is where two edges meet, not the boundary itself.
Synonymes
border (More often used for boundaries between areas, regions, or countries.)
Antonymes
center (Refers to the middle point, opposite of the outer limit.)
Collocations
sharp edge
|cutting edge
|edge of the table
|at the edge
|on the edge
Thèmes
geometry
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She placed the glass near the edge of the table.
- We walked to the edge of the cliff.
- The picture frame had a silver edge.
- He stood at the edge of the crowd.
- The plate has a gold-painted edge.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The cat is on the edge of the bed.
- I sat on the edge of my chair.
- We live on the edge of town.
- He put his cup at the edge of the desk.
Nom
B1
entity
2
small advantage
A small advantage that helps you win or do better than others.
Schéma d’usage :
give [someone] an edge over [someone/something]
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners think 'edge' here refers to physical edges; in this sense, it is metaphorical for advantage.
Synonymes
advantage (General term; 'edge' often implies a narrow or decisive advantage.)
Antonymes
disadvantage (A condition that makes success less likely, opposite of having an advantage.)
Collocations
competitive edge
|gain an edge
|have the edge over
Thèmes
competition
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Her experience gave her an edge over the other candidates.
- The new software offers a competitive edge in the market.
- Good communication skills can give you an edge in negotiations.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He has an edge over other players.
- This tool gives me an edge at work.
- We need something to give us an edge.
Nom
A2
entity
3
sharp side of blade
The sharp part of a knife or tool that cuts things.
Synonymes
blade (Refers to the whole flat cutting part; 'edge' is just the sharp side.)
Antonymes
flat side (The non-cutting surface of a blade.)
Collocations
knife edge
|razor edge
|sharp edge
Thèmes
tools
|cooking
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Be careful not to touch the knife's edge.
- The sword's edge was finely honed.
- The scissors have a serrated edge for cutting fabric.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The knife has a sharp edge.
- Do not touch the edge of the blade.
- The scissors have a metal edge.
Nom
B2
property
4
tense or nervous quality
A way of speaking or acting that shows you are angry, worried, or nervous.
Synonymes
sharpness (Can refer to tone, but also other qualities; 'edge' here is more about emotional tension.)
Antonymes
calmness (Lack of tension or irritation in tone or mood.)
Collocations
an edge to one's voice
|voice with an edge
Thèmes
emotions
|communication
Exemples
- There was an edge to her voice when she spoke about it.
- His words had an unmistakable edge of sarcasm.
- I could hear the edge in his tone.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Her voice had an edge when she spoke.
- I heard an edge in his tone.
- He talked with an edge in his voice.
Verbe
B1
action
5
move slowly and carefully
To move slowly and carefully towards something.
Schéma d’usage :
edge [somewhere]
Synonymes
inch ('Inch' is very close in meaning but often implies even smaller movements.)
Antonymes
rush (To move quickly and without caution, opposite of edging.)
Collocations
edge forward
|edge closer
|edge away
Thèmes
movement
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She edged closer to get a better view.
- He edged away from the barking dog.
- We edged toward the exit during intermission.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She edged closer to me.
- He edged away from the fire.
- We edged toward the door.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
edge
API
GB/ˈɛd͡ʒ/
US/ˈɛd͡ʒ/
Syllabes et accentuation
edge (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (edge)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: edge
- Plural: edges
Verb
- Base: edge
- 3rd Person Singular: edges
- Present Participle: edging
- Past: edged
Famille de mots
Forms
edges
noun
edging
verb
edged
verb
Core family
edgy
adjective
Related words
edginess
noun
Negative and opposite forms
edgeless
adjective
Expressions
cutting-edge
1/kˈʌtɪŋ ˈɛd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
very modern and advanced
Very modern and using the newest ideas and technology.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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
Exemples
- 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.