Words / B1

EJ/edʒ/

The edge is the part along the side or end: the edge of the table / the platform / the cliff. A border is often between countries; a rim is the circular top of a cup. On edge means nervous; the cutting edge means the most advanced. Have an edge over someone is a small advantage. Edgy is informal for tense or fashionably sharp.

Meaning

The part along the side or end of something.

Examples

• “Don’t stand too close to the edge of the platform.”
• “Stand back from the edge of the pool.”
• “Their product still has an edge over cheaper copies.”

Good to know

the edge of. on edge = nervous. cutting edge = most advanced. Country line: border. Advantage: an edge over.

Near in meaning

border

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