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edge
The word centers on the concept of a boundary—the thin line where one thing ends and another begins. Whether physical (a cliff) or conceptual (an advantage), it evokes a sense of precision, limit, and potential instability. When used to describe an advantage, it suggests a marginal but decisive superiority. It is not a dominant lead, but a sharp, narrow difference that allows one to win or succeed. As a verb, the word conveys caution and hesitation. The movement is incremental and deliberate, often driven by a desire to avoid danger or to be discreet.
Countable when referring to physical boundaries or blade sharpness ('the edges of the table', 'a sharp edge'). Uncountable when referring to a competitive advantage ('he has the edge in this race').
意味
The outside limit of an object, area, or surface; a border.
"She stood on the edge of the cliff and looked down at the ocean."
A slight advantage over someone or something else.
"His experience in international law gave him an edge over the other candidates."
To gradually move something in a particular direction.
"He edged the table closer to the window to get more light."