edge

/ɛdʒ/

nounverbedge

Think: **ED** (a name) + **GE** (like “gee!”) → **ED-GE** = edge.

Yes, it's edge. The **dge** spelling usually comes after a **short vowel** sound, like **e** in **edge**.

Definitions

  1. nounthe outside border or boundary of something; the place where something ends
  2. nouna sharp side of a blade or tool used for cutting
  3. nounan advantage over someone or something else
  4. verbto move something slowly and carefully in a particular direction
  5. verbto give something a sharp border; to trim or shape the edge

Examples

  • “Be careful near the edge of the pool.”
  • “The knife has a sharp edge, so hold it by the handle.”
  • “She edged her chair closer to the table so she could reach her plate.”

Synonyms

borderrimsidemarginadvantage

Antonyms

centermiddle

Translations

ES borde; filo; ventajaPT borda; fio; vantagemFR bord; tranchant; avantage

Common misspellings

edgegdeedjeegedeidgeedggeedgEedgë

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