Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

edge

[ej] / ɛdʒ /
NOUN
border, outline
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boundary brink corner end fringe line lip margin mouth outskirt perimeter rim shore threshold verge
STRONG
berm bound brim circumference contour curb extremity frame frontier hem ledge limit molding periphery portal ring side skirt split strand term trimming
Antonyms
STRONGEST
center interior middle
WEAK
inside surface
NOUN
advantage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dominance lead superiority
STRONG
allowance ascendancy draw odds start vantage
WEAK
head start upper hand
Antonyms
STRONG
disadvantage
VERB
border, trim
Synonyms
STRONG
bind bound decorate fringe hem margin outline rim shape skirt surround verge
VERB
defeat narrowly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
creep ease inch
STRONG
infiltrate sidle steal worm
WEAK
nose out slip by slip past squeeze by squeeze past
Antonyms
WEAK
lose wallop
VERB
sharpen
Synonyms
STRONG
file grind hone polish sharpen strop whet
Antonyms
STRONG
blunt dull
WEAK
thicken

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Alastair's surgery was followed by a BBC camera crew and will feature on Wednesday's episode of Surgeons: At The Edge of Life.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Freemantle, of Edge Hill, Wimbledon, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 16 June.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Consumers’ spending on the platform was up 46% in the first three months of this year compared with the previous year, according to data provider Consumer Edge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs: Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami — If the Chiefs don’t take a receiver, they would be perfectly happy with a do-it-all pass rusher.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“That’s miles from here. This is Liberty City. Edge of it, at least.”

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

Vocabulary lists containing edge

"Eleven"

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

Beowulf vocabulary

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

Geometry - Introductory

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!