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edge vs move on

move on vs edge

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

edge and move on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
edge Yes No Yes No
move on No No Yes No
As verbs, move on is a hypernym of edge; that is, move on is a word with a broader meaning than edge:
  • edge: advance slowly, as if by inches
  • move on: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Other hypernyms of edge include advance, go on, march on, pass on, progress.
edge (noun) move 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) move on (verb)
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
provide with an edge
advance slowly, as if by inches
provide with a border or edge
Difference between edge and move on

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