plural noun
The outside lines or parts of things, where they end.
The cliffs have dangerous edges near the path.
The leaves turned brown around the edges.
American English
How to pronounce edges
noun · verbB1Common word
EHjihz
/ˈɛ.ʤɪz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of edge
The outside lines or parts of things, where they end.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
The thin, sharp parts of knives or tools that cut.
These knives have very sharp edges.
The scissors' edges are too dull to cut the fabric.
plural noun
Small advantages over another person, team, or group.
The two companies have different competitive edges.
Our team has several edges over theirs, including more experience.
third-person singular verb
Moves slowly and carefully in a particular direction.
She edges toward the door when the meeting ends.
The boat edges away from the rocks.
Useful expressions
Nervous and unable to relax.
The long delay left everyone on edge.
To make a feeling or effect less strong or unpleasant.
A short walk helped take the edge off my stress.
To slowly or quietly force a person or thing out of a job, position, or group.
A younger player edged him out of the starting lineup.
Related words & forms
Drop the final e before -ing: edging, not edgeing.