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