Edge
Noun, Verb
UK
/edĘ’/
US
/edĘ’/
Definition
(n) : The border of something or an advantage.
(v) : To move slowly and carefully along the side of something.
(v) : To move slowly and carefully along the side of something.
Example
"(n) : She stood near the cliff’s edge nervously."
"(n) : Good communication skills gave her an edge in the interview, making her stand out from others."
"(v) : He edged slowly toward the door, trying not to wake the sleeping dog in the hallway."
Explanation
Edge means the border or boundary of something, like the edge of a table, a knife, or a cliff. It can also mean an advantage in competition, like “He has the edge over others because of his experience”. In everyday life, edge may also describe nervous energy or excitement, as in “Her voice had an edge when she was angry”. As a verb, edge means to move slowly and carefully along the side of something, like edging along a wall to avoid being seen.