Blade vs Edge vs Knife

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Blade

Top 2000 (courant)C1noun

Edge

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun

Knife

Top 2000 (courant)A2noun
Le plus courant: Edge
 BladeEdgeKnife
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/bleɪd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bleɪd/"]/🇬🇧 /["/edʒ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/edʒ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/naɪf/","/naɪvz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/naɪf/","/naɪvz/"]/
SensThe thin, sharp edge of a knife, sword, or similar tool.The line or border where something ends; a sharp part.A tool with a sharp blade used for cutting.
ExempleThe machine comes with a plastic guard over the blade to protect the operator.She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking down at the water.She used a knife to cut the vegetables more easily.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRC1B1A2
Nature grammaticalenounnounnoun
Collocationssharp, blunt, dull, sharpen, draw, sheathe, sharp, blunt, dull, sharpen, draw, sheathetop, 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, sharpenblunt, dull, sharp, set, pick up, lay down, put down, cut, slice, clatter, blade, handle, block, with a/​the knife, the blade of a knife, the handle of a knife, go under the surgeon’s knife
Antonymeshandle, hiltcenter, middle, interiorsword, blunt weapon
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'blades' as in 'blades of grass'., Using 'blade' to refer to the entire knife instead of just the sharp part., Saying 'blade of the knife' instead of 'blade of a knife' (missing the article).Confused with 'ledge', meaning a shelf or projecting edge., Using 'edge' as a verb incorrectly., Mistaking 'edge' for 'advantage' in all contexts.Using 'knifes' as the plural form instead of 'knives'., Confusing 'knife' with 'cutlery' — cutlery refers to a set of utensils., Mixing up the usage with kitchen knives versus utility knives.
Notes d'usageUse 'blade' when referring to cutting tools or weapons. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid when speaking about non-cutting objects.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.Use 'knife' in both formal and informal contexts when referring to the cutting tool. Be careful not to confuse 'knife' with other utensils like 'fork' or 'spoon'.

Questions fréquentes : Blade vs Edge vs Knife

Quelle est la différence entre Blade, Edge et Knife ?

Blade: The thin, sharp edge of a knife, sword, or similar tool. Edge: The line or border where something ends; a sharp part. Knife: A tool with a sharp blade used for cutting.

Lequel est le plus courant : Blade, Edge et Knife ?

Edge est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Blade, Edge et Knife ?

Blade est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Blade, Edge et Knife sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Blade: C1, Edge: B1, Knife: A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Blade, Edge et Knife ?

Blade: noun, Edge: noun, Knife: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Blade: The machine comes with a plastic guard over the blade to protect the operator. Edge: She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking down at the water. Knife: She used a knife to cut the vegetables more easily.

Puis-je utiliser Blade, Edge et Knife de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Blade, Edge et Knife sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.

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