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