edge
gb/ˈɛd͡ʒ/ us/ˈɛd͡ʒ/
A2
Англійська
~ 1100
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
A2
relation
1
outer limit or border
The line or place where something ends.
Модель уживання:
the edge of [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'edge' with 'corner'; 'corner' is where two edges meet, not the boundary itself.
Синоніми
border (More often used for boundaries between areas, regions, or countries.)
Антоніми
center (Refers to the middle point, opposite of the outer limit.)
Словосполучення
sharp edge
|cutting edge
|edge of the table
|at the edge
|on the edge
Теми
geometry
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
B1
entity
2
small advantage
A small advantage that helps you win or do better than others.
Модель уживання:
give [someone] an edge over [someone/something]
Поширена помилка:
Some learners think 'edge' here refers to physical edges; in this sense, it is metaphorical for advantage.
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.)
Словосполучення
competitive edge
|gain an edge
|have the edge over
Теми
competition
|business
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- He has an edge over other players.
- This tool gives me an edge at work.
- We need something to give us an edge.
Іменник
A2
entity
3
sharp side of blade
The sharp part of a knife or tool that cuts things.
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.)
Словосполучення
knife edge
|razor edge
|sharp edge
Теми
tools
|cooking
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The knife has a sharp edge.
- Do not touch the edge of the blade.
- The scissors have a metal edge.
Іменник
B2
property
4
tense or nervous quality
A way of speaking or acting that shows you are angry, worried, or nervous.
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.)
Словосполучення
an edge to one's voice
|voice with an edge
Теми
emotions
|communication
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Her voice had an edge when she spoke.
- I heard an edge in his tone.
- He talked with an edge in his voice.
Дієслово
B1
action
5
move slowly and carefully
To move slowly and carefully towards something.
Модель уживання:
edge [somewhere]
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.)
Словосполучення
edge forward
|edge closer
|edge away
Теми
movement
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She edged closer to get a better view.
- He edged away from the barking dog.
- We edged toward the exit during intermission.
Навчальні приклади
- She edged closer to me.
- He edged away from the fire.
- We edged toward the door.
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.