edges
word · lemma: edge
/ˈɛdʒəz/
EJ-uhz
/ˈɛdʒɪz/
EJ-iz
Definition
Edges are the lines or borders where something ends, or the sharp sides of an object. They can refer to physical boundaries or figurative limits.
Usage & Nuances
'Edges' is usually plural when talking about more than one side or border. Common phrases include 'sharp edges', 'the edges of the table', and 'rough around the edges' (meaning not perfect). Not to be confused with 'corner' (point) or 'side' (whole area).
Spanish: bordes - orillasPortuguese (BR): bordas - arestasPortuguese (PT): bordas - arestasChinese (Simplified): 边缘 - 边界Chinese (Traditional): 邊緣 - 邊界Hindi: किनारे - धारArabic: حواف - أطرافBengali: ধার - প্রান্ত - কিনারাRussian: края - кромки - края (границы)Japanese: 端 - 縁Vietnamese: cạnh - mépKorean: 모서리 - 가장자리Turkish: kenarlar - uçlarUrdu: کونے - کنارےIndonesian: tepi - pinggir
Example Sentences
The photo has white edges.
basic
I'm still learning—my work is a little rough around the edges.
natural
She cut the edges off the paper.
basic
The grass grows right up to the edges of the lake.
natural
Be careful with the edges of that knife.
basic
This table’s edges are a bit rough, so don’t bump into them.
natural