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Edge
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the outer part of an area or object that is furthest from the center
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a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
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a line determining the limits of an area
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a slight competitive advantage
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the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
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the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something
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(cricket) the contact between the bat and the ball resulting in the ball going toward the fielding team
to edge
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advance slowly, as if by inches
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lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
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provide with an edge
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provide with a border or edge
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to experience a slight increase or decrease in something
Example
The torn piece of paper had jagged edges from rough handling.
The jittery anticipation of the exam results kept the students on edge for days.
The new smartphone had the edge over the last product, with its larger screen and faster processor.
A warm bath can take the edge off muscle soreness after a workout.
The online retailer had an edge over the other services with its faster shipping and wider selection of products.