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edged

UK
/ɛdʒd/
US
/ɛdʒd/
edgedpast participle
UK
/ɛdʒd/
US
/ɛdʒd/
Functions primarily as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb ‘edge’.
Translations
tranchantAu sens de « ayant un bord coupant ou net ».
The edged leaves of the plant can easily cut your skin if you're not careful.
Les feuilles tranchantes de la plante peuvent facilement vous couper la peau si vous ne faites pas attention.
bordéPour décrire un objet muni d’un bord ou d’une bordure d’un certain type.
The gold-edged pages of the book gave it a luxurious appearance.
Les pages bordées d'or du livre lui donnaient une apparence luxueuse.
teintéAu sens figuré, pour une voix, un ton ou une manière.
Her voice was edged with irritation as she repeated the instructions for the third time.
Sa voix était teintée d'irritation lorsqu'elle a répété les consignes pour la troisième fois.
Definitions
Having a sharp or defined border or boundary.
The edged leaves of the plant can easily cut your skin if you're not careful.
Having a sharp or keen quality, often used to describe a tone or manner.
Her voice was edged with irritation as she repeated the instructions for the third time.
Having a specific type of edge or border, often used in combination.
The gold-edged pages of the book gave it a luxurious appearance.
Synonyms
acuminate
keen
pointed
sharp
angular
edgenoun
Definitions
The outside limit of an object, area, or surface; a place or part farthest away from the center of something.
She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking down at the ocean below.
A sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object.
The knife's edge was sharp enough to cut through the rope easily.
An advantage or superior position in a particular situation.
His experience gave him an edge over the other candidates in the job interview.
A slight but noticeable degree of a particular quality.
There was an edge of excitement in her voice as she announced the news.
The sharpness or cutting ability of a blade or cutting instrument.
After months of heavy use, the axe had lost its edge.
edgeverb

edged

Past Simple

edged
Past Simple
edged
Past Participle
edging
Gerund
UK
/ɛdʒ/
US
/ɛdʒ/
Translations
devancerAu sens de battre de peu ou de l’emporter d’une faible marge.
The team edged their rivals in a thrilling match.
L’équipe a devancé ses rivaux dans un match palpitant.
s’approcherS’emploie pour un mouvement progressif ou prudent vers quelque chose.
She edged closer to the door, trying not to make any noise.
Elle s’est approchée de la porte, en essayant de ne faire aucun bruit.
borderAu sens de donner un bord ou une bordure à quelque chose.
He edged the garden path with small stones.
Il a bordé l’allée du jardin avec de petites pierres.
aiguiserAu sens de rendre une lame ou un outil plus coupant.
He edged the knife before starting to cut the vegetables.
Il a aiguisé le couteau avant de commencer à couper les légumes.
Definitions
To move gradually or cautiously in a particular direction.
She edged closer to the door, trying not to make any noise.
To provide an edge or border to something.
He edged the garden path with small stones.
To defeat narrowly or by a small margin.
The team edged their rivals in a thrilling match.
To sharpen or give a keen edge to a blade or tool.
He edged the knife before starting to cut the vegetables.
Synonyms
whet
grind
cut
incise
sharpen
edgeadjective
Definitions
Situated at, on, or near the outer limit or side of something; peripheral.
Edge communities have developed rapidly along the new ring road.
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