edge meaning and definition

EDGE noun

Definition of edge (noun)

1. the boundary of a surface
   • synonyms: border
2. a line determining the limits of an area
   • synonyms: bound, boundary
3. a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
   • "he rounded the edges of the box"
4. the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
   • "his voice had an edge to it"
   • synonyms: sharpness
5. a slight competitive advantage
   • "he had an edge on the competition"
6. the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something
   • "the edge of the leaf is wavy"; "she sat on the edge of the bed"; "the water's edge"

EDGE verb

Definition of edge (verb)

1. advance slowly, as if by inches
   • "He edged towards the car"
   • synonyms: inch
2. provide with a border or edge
   • "edge the tablecloth with embroidery"
   • synonyms: border
3. lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
   • "Canada adjoins the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland"
   • synonyms: abut, adjoin, border, butt, butt against, butt on, march
4. provide with an edge
   • "edge a blade"