edge vs pass on

pass on vs edge

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

edge and pass on both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
edge	Yes	No	Yes	No
pass on	No	No	Yes	No

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

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

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

edge (noun)	pass 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)	pass on (verb)
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary	transmit information
provide with an edge	cause to be distributed
advance slowly, as if by inches	move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
provide with a border or edge	give to or transfer possession of
	place into the hands or custody of
	transmit (knowledge or skills)
	refer to another person for decision or judgment

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