B1nounnaturework
US/edʒ/
UK/edʒ/
the outer line or part of something, furthest from the middle; also a small advantage
In context
Don't stand so close to the edge of the cliff.
We live on the edge of the city, near the rice fields.
Speaking three languages gives her an edge over other applicants.
Words that go with edge
noun + preposition
- edge ofShe sat on the edge of the bed and cried.
- edge overTheir new battery gives them an edge over rivals.
adjective + noun
- competitive edgeGood customer service gives small shops a competitive edge.
- cutting edgeThe lab works at the cutting edge of cancer research.
- sharp edgeBe careful, the broken glass has a sharp edge.
noun + noun
- water's edgeThe children played at the water's edge all afternoon.