How to pronounce edge

Say it like this: /ɛd͡ʒ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɛd͡ʒ/
Australian

What does edge mean?

nounThe boundary line of a surface.

A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.

An advantage.

“I have the edge on him.”

verbTo move an object slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

“He edged the book across the table.”

To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

“He edged away from her.”

To win by a small margin.

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