The edge on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛdʒ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

thuh EDJ-ahn

UK

ðə, ði/ /ˈɛdʒ/ /ˈɒn

thuh EDJ-on

Definition

To have a slight advantage or superior position compared to someone or something else.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is usually used in competitions, sports, or business to describe a small but important advantage. Often appears as 'have the edge on/over someone.' Not to be confused with 'edge' meaning border or limit.

• Spanish: ventaja sobre
• Portuguese (BR): vantagem sobre
• Portuguese (PT): vantagem sobre
• Chinese (Simplified): 优势于
• Chinese (Traditional): 優勢於
• Hindi: पर बढ़त
• Arabic: الميزة على
• Bengali: সামান্য অগ্রাধিকার - একটু বাড়তি সুবিধা
• Russian: преимущество - небольшое преимущество
• Japanese: わずかな優位性 - 優位
• Vietnamese: lợi thế nhỏ - ưu thế nhẹ
• Korean: 약간의 우위 - 이점
• Turkish: küçük bir avantaj - hafif üstünlük
• Urdu: تھوڑی سی برتری - معمولی فائدہ
• Indonesian: sedikit keunggulan - keunggulan tipis

Example Sentences

He has the edge on his classmates in math.

basic

Our team has the edge on the competition this year.

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New technology gave her company the edge on its rivals.

basic

Practice really gives you the edge on other players.

natural

She always seems to have the edge on everyone at work, no matter what.

natural

A little confidence can give you the edge on your next interview.

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