edge
outer limit or border
The line or place where something ends.
the edge of [something]
- 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.
- 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.
small advantage
A small advantage that helps you win or do better than others.
give [someone] an edge over [someone/something]
- 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.
- He has an edge over other players.
- This tool gives me an edge at work.
- We need something to give us an edge.
sharp side of blade
The sharp part of a knife or tool that cuts things.
- 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.
- The knife has a sharp edge.
- Do not touch the edge of the blade.
- The scissors have a metal edge.
tense or nervous quality
A way of speaking or acting that shows you are angry, worried, or nervous.
- 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.
- Her voice had an edge when she spoke.
- I heard an edge in his tone.
- He talked with an edge in his voice.
move slowly and carefully
To move slowly and carefully towards something.
edge [somewhere]
- She edged closer to get a better view.
- He edged away from the barking dog.
- We edged toward the exit during intermission.
- She edged closer to me.
- He edged away from the fire.
- We edged toward the door.
- Base: edge
- Plural: edges
- Base: edge
- 3rd Person Singular: edges
- Present Participle: edging
- Past: edged
cutting-edge
1very modern and advanced
Very modern and using the newest ideas and technology.
- They work with cutting-edge medical equipment.
- This is a cutting-edge design in architecture.
edge out
3defeat narrowly for win/position
To win against someone by a small amount or get a position instead of them.
- He edged out his rival by just two votes.
- Our team edged out the competition in the final seconds.
on edge
2feeling nervous or irritable
Feeling nervous, worried, or easily annoyed.
- 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
4extremely excited or nervous waiting
Feeling very excited or nervous because you are waiting for something to happen.
- 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
6excited with suspense
so excited or nervous that you want to know what happens next
- 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.