edge — the outside limit of an object, area, or surface
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the outside limit of an object, area, or surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɛdʒ/
Korean meaning: 가장자리, 모서리
Korean pronunciation: 에지 (강세: 에지)
Example Sentences
- My phone fell off the edge of my bed and cracked the screen perfectly.
- She's always on edge before exams, drinking five cups of coffee.
- The new AI technology gives our company a competitive edge.
edge
NOUN//ɛdʒ//
the outside limit of an object, area, or surface
💡 Concept
Walking on the wall's edge
🎵 Rhyme
At the edge of the ledge, I make my pledge!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɛdʒ/
🇬🇧 UK/ɛdʒ/
🌳Etymology
Rootedge
Origin
고대 영어 'ecg'에서 유래된 단어로, 원래 '칼날'이라는 뜻이었습니다. 시간이 지나면서 모든 날카로운 경계를 의미하게 되었죠.
🎵Rhyme
hedgeledgepledgewedge
hedge
ledge
pledge
wedge
🔗Collocations
cutting edge
competitive edge
on edge
edge of the table
sharp edge
edge forward
rough edge
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My phone fell off the edge of my bed and cracked the screen perfectly.”
😄 Fun example
“She's always on edge before exams, drinking five cups of coffee.”
“The new AI technology gives our company a competitive edge.”
“He edged away from the angry dog very slowly.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
borderrimmarginboundarybrink
Antonyms
centermiddlecore
Related
cornersidesurfacelimitboundary
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