margin — the edge or border of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the edge or border of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/
Example Sentences
- My teacher's comments filled every margin of my essay - I think she had more to say than I did!
- He won the election by such a small margin that they had to recount the votes three times.
- The pizza place makes such a huge margin on drinks that they practically give away the pizza for free!
margin
NOUN[/ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/]
the edge or border of something
The company increased its profit margin this year.
The teacher added comments in the margin of the essay. (SPACE + EDGE = MARGIN → the empty space along the edge)
A good bargain can increase your margin and create a gain.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'margo' meaning edge or border, which is the root of the English word margin. The Latin term was used in various contexts to denote boundaries and limits.
Breakdown
margo (Latin: edge, border) = margin
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📝Examples
“My teacher's comments filled every margin of my essay - I think she had more to say than I did!”
“He won the election by such a small margin that they had to recount the votes three times.”
“The pizza place makes such a huge margin on drinks that they practically give away the pizza for free!”
“Please leave a 2-inch margin on all sides of the document.”
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