edge vs advance

advance vs edge

edge and advance both are nouns.

edge is not an adjective while advance is an adjective.

edge and advance both are verbs.

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

As verbs, advance is a hypernym of edge; that is, advance is a word with a broader meaning than edge:

edge: advance slowly, as if by inches
advance: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

Other hypernyms of edge include go on, march on, move on, pass on, progress.

edge (noun)	advance (noun)
a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object	the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something	increase in price or value
a slight competitive advantage	a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
the attribute of urgency in tone of voice	a movement forward
the boundary of a surface	a change for the better; progress in development
a line determining the limits of an area	an amount paid before it is earned

edge (adjective)	advance (adjective)
	being ahead of time or need
	situated ahead or going before

edge (verb)	advance (verb)
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary	develop in a positive way
provide with an edge	rise in rate or price
advance slowly, as if by inches	increase or raise
provide with a border or edge	develop further
	bring forward for consideration or acceptance
	obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
	move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
	cause to move forward
	move forward
	pay in advance
	give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
	contribute to the progress or growth of

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