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What is another word for Edge? – 157 Edge Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    border boundary margin brink verge rim perimeter fringe periphery edge threshold limit frontier extremity terminus boundary line border line demarcation line dividing line interface intersection juncture meeting point nexus point of intersection turning point corner cusp apex tip point pinnacle peak crest ridge brow brim lip rim edge line contour outline profile silhouette.

    Meaning of Edge

    The primary meaning of the word "Edge" is the extreme or outer limit of something.

    Definitions

    • The edge of something is the part or line where it ends or meets something else.
    • A sharp cutting or piercing part of a blade, knife, or other instrument.
    • A competitive or strategic advantage.

    Etymology of Edge

    The word "Edge" originated from Old English "ecg", which is also the source of the Modern English word "edge".
    It is related to the Old Norse word "egg", and the Old High German word "ecca", which had similar meanings to the modern word.
    Historically, the word "Edge" has been used to describe the sharp cutting part of a blade or knife since the 9th century.

    Example Uses

    • The house was situated on the edge of a cliff, offering a breathtaking view of the valley below.
    • She had an edge over her competitors due to her extensive experience in the industry.
    • The knife had a sharp edge that made it perfect for cutting through thick rope.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    center middle interior core heart hub inside midpoint midpoint intermediate median middle ground neutral ground core nucleus middle midst interior inner internal inward central median average mean middle of the road.

    Related Nouns

    border boundary margin perimeter fringe periphery limit frontier extremity terminus boundary line border line demarcation line dividing line interface intersection juncture meeting point nexus point of intersection turning point corner cusp apex tip point pinnacle peak crest ridge brow brim lip.

    Related Verbs

    border bound limit terminate end finish cease stop intersect meet join converge diverge diverge cut slice sharpen hone whet grind abut adjoin butt flank skirt trim clip crop prune.

    Related Adjectives

    sharp cutting piercing keen acute pointed tapering narrow thin slender fragile brittle frangible delicate dainty fine razor-sharp razor-edged honed whetted ground sharpened keen-edged cutting-edge state-of-the-art.