edge
gb/ˈɛd͡ʒ/ us/ˈɛd͡ʒ/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1100
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
relation
1
outer limit or border
The line or place where something ends.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
the edge of [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'edge' with 'corner'; 'corner' is where two edges meet, not the boundary itself.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
border (More often used for boundaries between areas, regions, or countries.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
center (Refers to the middle point, opposite of the outer limit.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
sharp edge
|cutting edge
|edge of the table
|at the edge
|on the edge
கருப்பொருள்கள்
geometry
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
entity
2
small advantage
A small advantage that helps you win or do better than others.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
give [someone] an edge over [someone/something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners think 'edge' here refers to physical edges; in this sense, it is metaphorical for advantage.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
advantage (General term; 'edge' often implies a narrow or decisive advantage.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
disadvantage (A condition that makes success less likely, opposite of having an advantage.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
competitive edge
|gain an edge
|have the edge over
கருப்பொருள்கள்
competition
|business
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He has an edge over other players.
- This tool gives me an edge at work.
- We need something to give us an edge.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
entity
3
sharp side of blade
The sharp part of a knife or tool that cuts things.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
blade (Refers to the whole flat cutting part; 'edge' is just the sharp side.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
flat side (The non-cutting surface of a blade.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
knife edge
|razor edge
|sharp edge
கருப்பொருள்கள்
tools
|cooking
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The knife has a sharp edge.
- Do not touch the edge of the blade.
- The scissors have a metal edge.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
property
4
tense or nervous quality
A way of speaking or acting that shows you are angry, worried, or nervous.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
sharpness (Can refer to tone, but also other qualities; 'edge' here is more about emotional tension.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
calmness (Lack of tension or irritation in tone or mood.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
an edge to one's voice
|voice with an edge
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|communication
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Her voice had an edge when she spoke.
- I heard an edge in his tone.
- He talked with an edge in his voice.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
5
move slowly and carefully
To move slowly and carefully towards something.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
edge [somewhere]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
inch ('Inch' is very close in meaning but often implies even smaller movements.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
rush (To move quickly and without caution, opposite of edging.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
edge forward
|edge closer
|edge away
கருப்பொருள்கள்
movement
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She edged closer to get a better view.
- He edged away from the barking dog.
- We edged toward the exit during intermission.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- She edged closer to me.
- He edged away from the fire.
- We edged toward the door.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
edge
IPA
GB/ˈɛd͡ʒ/
US/ˈɛd͡ʒ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
edge (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (edge)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: edge
- Plural: edges
Verb
- Base: edge
- 3rd Person Singular: edges
- Present Participle: edging
- Past: edged
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
edges
noun
edging
verb
edged
verb
Core family
edgy
adjective
Related words
edginess
noun
Negative and opposite forms
edgeless
adjective
சொற்றொடர்கள்
cutting-edge
1/kˈʌtɪŋ ˈɛd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
very modern and advanced
Very modern and using the newest ideas and technology.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.