edge
gb/ˈɛd͡ʒ/ us/ˈɛd͡ʒ/
A2
Anglų
~ 1100
szél, határ, perem, előny, versenyelőny, él, vágóél, élesség, araszol
DAIKTAVARDIS
A2
1
Vartosenos šablonas:
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
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.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'edge' with 'corner'; 'corner' is where two edges meet, not the boundary itself.
Reikšmė
outer limit or border
Kolokacijos
sharp edge
|cutting edge
|edge of the table
|at the edge
|on the edge
Sinonimai
border (More often used for boundaries between areas, regions, or countries.)
Antonimai
center (Refers to the middle point, opposite of the outer limit.)
Temos
geometry
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
The line or place where something ends.
The outer limit or boundary of a surface, object, or area.
DAIKTAVARDIS
B1
2
előny
A2
versenyelőny
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
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.
Dažna klaida:
Some learners think 'edge' here refers to physical edges; in this sense, it is metaphorical for advantage.
Reikšmė
small advantage
Kolokacijos
competitive edge
|gain an edge
|have the edge over
Sinonimai
advantage (General term; 'edge' often implies a narrow or decisive advantage.)
Antonimai
disadvantage (A condition that makes success less likely, opposite of having an advantage.)
Temos
competition
|business
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
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.
DAIKTAVARDIS
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
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.
Reikšmė
sharp side of blade
Kolokacijos
knife edge
|razor edge
|sharp edge
Sinonimai
blade (Refers to the whole flat cutting part; 'edge' is just the sharp side.)
Antonimai
flat side (The non-cutting surface of a blade.)
Temos
tools
|cooking
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
The sharp part of a knife or tool that cuts things.
The sharp side of a blade or tool used for cutting.
DAIKTAVARDIS
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
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.
Reikšmė
tense or nervous quality
Kolokacijos
an edge to one's voice
|voice with an edge
Sinonimai
sharpness (Can refer to tone, but also other qualities; 'edge' here is more about emotional tension.)
Antonimai
calmness (Lack of tension or irritation in tone or mood.)
Temos
emotions
|communication
Apibrėžimas
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.
VEIKSMAŽODIS
B1
5
araszol
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
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.
Reikšmė
move slowly and carefully
Kolokacijos
edge forward
|edge closer
|edge away
Sinonimai
inch ('Inch' is very close in meaning but often implies even smaller movements.)
Antonimai
rush (To move quickly and without caution, opposite of edging.)
Temos
movement
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
To move slowly and carefully towards something.
To move slowly and carefully in a specific direction, often sideways or toward something dangerous or uncertain.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
edge
IPA
GB/ˈɛd͡ʒ/
US/ˈɛd͡ʒ/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
edge (1 skiemuo)
Stress on 1st syllable (edge)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: edge
- Plural: edges
Verb
- Base: edge
- 3rd Person Singular: edges
- Present Participle: edging
- Past: edged
Žodžių šeima
Forms
edges
noun
edging
verb
edged
verb
Core family
edgy
adjective
Related words
edginess
noun
Negative and opposite forms
edgeless
adjective
Posakiai
cutting-edge
1/kˈʌtɪŋ ˈɛd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
very modern and advanced
Very modern and using the newest ideas and technology.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The movie kept me on the edge of my seat.
- We were on the edge of our seats during the game.