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edges

|edg-es|

/ˈɛdʒɪz/

(edge)

boundary or sharpness

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
edge	edges	edges	edged	edged	edging

Etymology

Etymology Information

'edge' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ecg', where 'ecg' meant 'sharp side of a blade'.

Historical Evolution

'ecg' transformed into the Middle English word 'egge', and eventually became the modern English word 'edge'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'sharp side of a blade', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'boundary or border'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary.

The edges of the paper were torn.

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Verb 1

to move gradually or cautiously.

She edged closer to the door.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35