edge vs curb

edge and curb both are nouns.

edge and curb both are verbs.

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

As nouns, curb is a hyponym of edge; that is, curb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than edge:

edge: a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
curb: an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

Other hyponyms of edge include bevel, cant, chamfer, bezel, brim, lip, rim, curbing, kerb, deckle, deckle edge, featheredge, groin, cutting edge, knife edge, leading edge, milling, razor edge, trailing edge.

edge (noun)	curb (noun)
a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something	an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
a slight competitive advantage	a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
the boundary of a surface
a line determining the limits of an area

edge (verb)	curb (verb)
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary	place restrictions on
provide with an edge	keep to the curb
advance slowly, as if by inches	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
provide with a border or edge

Difference between edge and curb

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