edge
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B1
/ɛdʒ/
boundary or sharpness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'edge' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ecg', where 'ecg' meant 'sharpness' or 'cutting edge'.
Historical Evolution
'ecg' transformed into the Middle English word 'egge', and eventually became the modern English word 'edge'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sharpness or cutting edge', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'boundary' and 'sharp side'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary.
The edge of the table was sharp.
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Noun 2
a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object.
The knife has a sharp edge.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35