Meaning & use
edge
The outer boundary or line where something ends, or a slight advantage over a rival.
See it in a sentence
She sat carefully on the edge of the cliff to take in the view.
Years of experience gave the veteran negotiator an edge in the discussions.
A note on using this word
Edge shifts easily between literal boundaries and figurative advantage, as in "competitive edge" or "on edge," meaning nervous.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction, often along a boundary.
He edged along the narrow ledge, gripping the rock face tightly.
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