Pronunciation: /ˈɛdʒˌwaɪz/
noun a direction parallel to a length or width but not touching the edges
A1 She couldn't get a word in edgewise during the meeting.
A2 The children were talking all at once, not letting anyone else speak edgewise.
B1 I finally managed to slip a question in edgewise during the heated debate.
B2 Despite the chaos, he was able to make his point edgewise and get his message across.
C1 The expert was able to provide valuable insights edgewise, even in the midst of conflicting opinions.
C2 She skillfully navigated the conversation, inserting her opinions edgewise without dominating the discussion.
adjective having a thin edge
A1 She couldn't get a word in edgewise during the meeting.
A2 The children were talking so loudly that I couldn't hear a thing edgewise.
B1 I tried to insert my opinion edgewise, but they kept talking over me.
B2 Even though she was new to the team, she managed to make her voice heard edgewise.
C1 His knowledge of the subject allowed him to contribute edgewise in the discussion.
C2 The expert was able to provide valuable insights edgewise, despite the heated debate.
adverb in a direction parallel to a length or width but not touching the edges
A1 She couldn't get a word in edgewise during the meeting.
A2 He tried to squeeze a complaint in edgewise, but no one was listening.
B1 The children were talking so loudly that I couldn't get a question in edgewise.
B2 The professor couldn't get a point across with the students arguing with each other in edgewise.
C1 Despite the chaos, the politician managed to make his speech in edgewise and captivate the audience.
C2 The debate was so heated that it was difficult for anyone to get a valid argument in edgewise.
formal She could barely get a word in edgewise during the heated debate.
informal I couldn't even squeeze in a comment edgewise with all the chatter going on.
slang He was talking so fast, I couldn't even butt in edgewise.
figurative The new employee struggled to find his place in the team, unable to fit in edgewise.
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