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edge vs go on

go on vs edge

edge is a noun but go on is not a noun.

edge and go on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
edge Yes No Yes No
go on No No Yes No
As verbs, go on is a hypernym of edge; that is, go on is a word with a broader meaning than edge:
  • edge: advance slowly, as if by inches
  • go on: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Other hypernyms of edge include advance, march on, move on, pass on, progress.
edge (noun) go on (noun)
a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
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
edge (verb) go on (verb)
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary come to pass
provide with an edge continue talking
advance slowly, as if by inches start running, functioning, or operating
provide with a border or edge move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
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