hem vs edge

hem and edge both are nouns.

hem and edge both are verbs.

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

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

hem: the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
edge: the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something

hem (noun)	edge (noun)
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down	a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.	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

hem (verb)	edge (verb)
utter `hem' or `ahem'	lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
fold over and sew together to provide with a hem	provide with an edge
	advance slowly, as if by inches
	provide with a border or edge

Difference between hem and edge

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