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Edge

🇬🇧 UK /["/edʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/edʒ/"]/

Sens 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 dans une phrase

• 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.

Comment utiliser 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.

Mots liés

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.

Questions fréquentes sur Edge

Que signifie Edge?

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

Que signifie Edge en français ?

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

Quelle est la définition de Edge?

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

Comment utiliser Edge dans une phrase?

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

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de Edge?

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

Quels sont les synonymes de Edge?

Quelques alternatives courantes : border, margin, verge, brink, threshold.

Quel est le contraire de Edge?

Les sens opposés incluent center, middle, interior.

Quels mots vont avec Edge?

Il s'associe souvent à 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.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec Edge?

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

Comment prononce-t-on Edge?

US: /["/edʒ/"]/, UK: /["/edʒ/"]/. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

Quand dois-je utiliser 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.

Quel niveau CEFR a Edge?

"Edge" est au niveau B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.