edge

Definition

  • n. the boundary of a surface
  • n. a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
  • n. the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
  • n. a slight competitive advantage

Word forms

Past tense
edged
Present participle
edging
Past participle
edged
Third person singular
edges

Example sentences

  1. n.

    He stood at the edge of the cliff, looking down at the ocean.

  2. vt.

    She used a stone to edge the knife and make it sharper.

  3. vi.

    The cat edged closer to the bird without making a sound.