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