Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Edges.
How to pronounce edges:
US
Edges - as a noun
The boundary of a surface
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
border9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8boundary14bounds9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A line determining the limits of an area
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bound8boundary14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
Example: "He rounded the edges of the box"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
side5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The attribute of urgency in tone of voice
Example: "His voice had an edge to it"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sharpness14A slight competitive advantage
Example: "He had an edge on the competition"
The outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something
Example: "The edge of the leaf is wavy"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demarcation16demarcation linelimit7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Edges - as a verb
Provide with a border or edge
Example: "Edge the tablecloth with embroidery"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
border9Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
Example: "Canada adjoins the u.s."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abut6adjoin14border9butt againstbutt onmarch12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjoin14contact11meet6touch10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Provide with an edge
Example: "Edge a blade"
Example Sentences
"He carefully painted the edges of the picture frame."
"She trimmed the edges of the fabric before sewing it."
"The book's edges were worn and frayed from years of use."
"He applied a thin layer of glue to the edges of the paper."
"There was a silver lining along the edges of the dark clouds."
Word Game Points
Is EDGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, edges is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EDGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is EDGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, edges is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEDGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is EDGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, edges is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEDGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
