cutting edge vs edge

edge vs cutting edge

cutting edge and edge both are nouns.

cutting edge is not a verb while edge is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cutting edge	Yes	No	No	No
edge	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, edge is a hypernym of cutting edge; that is, edge is a word with a broader meaning than cutting edge:

cutting edge: the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife
edge: a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object

cutting edge (noun)	edge (noun)
the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife	a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field	the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something
	a slight competitive advantage
	the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
	the boundary of a surface
	a line determining the limits of an area

cutting edge (verb)	edge (verb)
	lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
	provide with an edge
	advance slowly, as if by inches
	provide with a border or edge

Difference between cutting edge and edge

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