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edge vs verge

verge vs edge

edge and verge both are nouns.

edge and verge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
edge Yes No Yes No
verge Yes No Yes No
As nouns, verge is a hyponym of edge; that is, verge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than edge:
  • edge: a line determining the limits of an area
  • verge: a region marking a boundary
Other hyponyms of edge include rim, border, margin, perimeter, fringe, outer boundary, periphery, brink, threshold, upper bound, lower bound, thalweg.
edge (noun) verge (noun)
a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object a grass border along a road
the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something the limit beyond which something happens or changes
a slight competitive advantage a ceremonial or emblematic staff
the attribute of urgency in tone of voice a region marking a boundary
the boundary of a surface
a line determining the limits of an area
edge (verb) verge (verb)
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary border on; come close to
provide with an edge
advance slowly, as if by inches
provide with a border or edge
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