CEFR B1

edge

noun

Meaning

The line or part where an object or area begins or ends; a border or boundary.

Examples

The village is situated on the edge of the forest.
He sat on the edge of the bed, staring into space.

Synonyms: border, brink, verge, rim

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edge (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɛdʒ/

Definition

The line or part where an object or area begins or ends; a border or boundary.

Examples

The village is situated on the edge of the forest.
He sat on the edge of the bed, staring into space.
The knife has a sharp edge.

How to Use edge

edge of (prepositional phrase): Located at the boundary or border of something. — "We stood at the edge of the cliff and looked down."
edge out (phrasal verb): To defeat or surpass someone or something by a small amount. — "The smaller company managed to edge out the larger competitor in sales."
on edge (idiom): Nervous, anxious, or irritable. — "After the argument, he was on edge all day."
cutting edge (collocation): The most advanced or innovative stage of development. — "This new medical device represents the cutting edge of surgical technology."

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