edge vs line

edge and line both are nouns.

edge and line both are verbs.

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

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

edge: a line determining the limits of an area
line: a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point

edge (noun)	line (noun)
a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object	the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something	acting in conformity
a slight competitive advantage	something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible
the attribute of urgency in tone of voice	a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
the boundary of a surface	the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed
a line determining the limits of an area	a commercial organization serving as a common carrier
	a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
	a telephone connection
	a particular kind of product or merchandise
	mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it
	a conceptual separation or distinction
	a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
	a mark that is long relative to its width
	text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen
	a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
	a short personal letter
	(often plural) a means of communication or access
	persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress
	the hereditary derivation of an individual
	a formation of people or things one behind another
	a connected series of events or actions or developments
	a formation of people or things one beside another
	a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
	in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
	a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)
	a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum
	the maximum credit that a customer is allowed
	space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising
	a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point
	a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

edge (verb)	line (verb)
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary	fill plentifully
provide with an edge	reinforce with fabric
advance slowly, as if by inches	cover the interior of
provide with a border or edge	make a mark or lines on a surface
	mark with lines
	be in line with; form a line along

edge vs line

edge and line both are nouns.

edge and line both are verbs.

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