Pronunciation: /ɛdʒ ɪn/

Definitions of edge in

noun The outer limit of an object, area, or surface; a sharp side or part of something

Example Sentences

A1 She carefully walked along the edge in the park.

A2 The cat sat on the edge in the window sill.

B1 He balanced on the edge in of the cliff, looking down at the ocean below.

B2 The artist painted a beautiful landscape with a tree on the edge in the foreground.

C1 The detective found a clue on the edge in of the crime scene.

C2 The dancer performed a daring move on the edge in of the stage.

verb To move gradually or cautiously in a particular direction; to gain an advantage over someone in a subtle or underhanded way

Example Sentences

A1 She edged in slowly to get a better view of the stage.

A2 The cat edged in through the open window, looking for food.

B1 He edged in his car between two parked vehicles to find a spot.

B2 The company edged in on the competition by offering lower prices.

C1 The politician edged in on the conversation, trying to steer it towards his agenda.

C2 The new technology company is edging in on the market leaders with their innovative products.

Examples of edge in in a Sentence

formal The company's innovative technology gave them an edge in the competitive market.

informal His experience working with the latest software gives him an edge in the job market.

slang She always knows the latest gossip, giving her an edge in social circles.

figurative His determination and perseverance give him an edge in overcoming challenges.

Grammatical Forms of edge in

past tense

edged in

plural

edges in

comparative

edgier in

superlative

edgiest in

present tense

edges in

future tense

will edge in

perfect tense

has edged in

continuous tense

is edging in

singular

edge in

positive degree

edge in

infinitive

to edge in

gerund

edging in

participle

edged in

Origin and Evolution of edge in