Significado en español

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Edge

🇬🇧 UK /["/edʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/edʒ/"]/

Significado de Edge

the outside limit of an object, a surface or an area; the part furthest from the centre

In simple words: The line or border where something ends; a sharp part.

Edge en una frase

• She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking down at the water.
• The company aims to stay on the cutting edge of technology.
• He used a knife with a sharp edge to cut through the rope.
• Their friendship gave them an edge in the competitive environment.
• The cat approached the edge of the table carefully.
• The edge of the forest was a perfect spot for camping.

Cómo usar Edge

The word 'edge' can refer to a physical border or a metaphorical advantage. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in overly casual situations when discussing serious topics.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of an 'edge' like the sharp point of a knife — it helps you remember it's the boundary.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Edge

• top
• upper
• bottom
• reach
• skirt
• clutch
• along the edge
• around the edge
• round the edge
• right on the edge
• razor-sharp
• sharp
• cutting
• sharpen
• competitive
• slight
• big
• give somebody/​something
• gain
• have
• edge over
• razor-sharp
• sharp
• cutting
• sharpen

Synonyms for Edge

• border
• margin
• verge
• brink
• threshold

Opposites of Edge

• center
• middle
• interior

Common mistakes with Edge

• Confused with 'ledge', meaning a shelf or projecting edge.
• Using 'edge' as a verb incorrectly.
• Mistaking 'edge' for 'advantage' in all contexts.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Edge

¿Qué significa Edge?

The line or border where something ends; a sharp part.

¿Qué significa Edge en español?

The line or border where something ends; a sharp part.

¿Cuál es la definición de Edge?

the outside limit of an object, a surface or an area; the part furthest from the centre

¿Cómo se usa Edge en una frase?

She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking down at the water.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Edge?

The company aims to stay on the cutting edge of technology.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Edge?

Algunas alternativas comunes son border, margin, verge, brink, threshold.

¿Cuál es el opuesto de Edge?

Significados opuestos incluyen center, middle, interior.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Edge?

Suele combinarse con top, upper, bottom, reach, skirt, clutch, along the edge, around the edge, round the edge, right on the edge, razor-sharp, sharp, cutting, sharpen, competitive, slight, big, give somebody/​something, gain, have, edge over, razor-sharp, sharp, cutting, sharpen.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Edge?

Confused with 'ledge', meaning a shelf or projecting edge. Using 'edge' as a verb incorrectly. Mistaking 'edge' for 'advantage' in all contexts.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Edge?

US: /["/edʒ/"]/, UK: /["/edʒ/"]/. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar Edge?

The word 'edge' can refer to a physical border or a metaphorical advantage. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in overly casual situations when discussing serious topics.

¿Qué nivel CEFR tiene Edge?

"Edge" está en el nivel B1 de la escala CEFR.