selvedge vs edge

edge vs selvedge

selvedge and edge both are nouns.

selvedge is not a verb while edge is a verb.

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

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

selvedge: the edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray
edge: the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something

selvedge (noun)	edge (noun)
the edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray	a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
border consisting of an ornamental fringe at either end of an oriental carpet	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

selvedge (verb)	edge (verb)
	lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
	provide with an edge
	advance slowly, as if by inches
	provide with a border or edge

Difference between selvedge and edge

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