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EDGE Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word edge. (exact relations)
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border
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a line that indicates a boundary

• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

• the boundary of a surface

• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

• a strip forming the outer edge of something

verb

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• enclose in or as if in a frame

• provide with a border or edge

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

boundary
nounn
noun

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the greatest possible degree of something

brink
nounn
noun

• a region marking a boundary

• the edge of a steep place

• the limit beyond which something happens or changes

lip
nounn
noun

• either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

• (botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx

• an impudent or insolent rejoinder

• the top edge of a vessel or other container

• either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell

margin
nounn
noun

• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

• an amount beyond the minimum necessary

• the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities

• (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold

• the blank space that surrounds the text on a page

• a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

rim
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

• (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended

• the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached

• a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object

• the top edge of a vessel or other container

verb

• run around the rim of

• furnish with a rim

• roll around the rim of

extremity
nounn
noun

• an external body part that projects from the body

• an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)

• the greatest or utmost degree

• the outermost or farthest region or point

• that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso

fringe
nounn
noun

• the outside boundary or surface of something

• a part of the city far removed from the center

• one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light

• a social group holding marginal or extreme views

• a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead

• an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels

verb

• adorn with a fringe

• decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe

outline
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the line that appears to bound an object

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

• a schematic or preliminary plan

verb

• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

• draw up an outline or sketch for something

• trace the shape of

perimeter
nounn
noun

• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

• a line enclosing a plane areas

• the size of something as given by the distance around it

periphery
nounn
noun

• the outside boundary or surface of something

side
nounn
adjective

• located on a side

noun

• a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

• one of two or more contesting groups

• either the left or right half of a body

• a surface forming part of the outside of an object

• an extended outer surface of an object

• an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect)

• a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure

• a family line of descent

• a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food

• an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute

• an elevated geological formation

• (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist

verb

• take sides for or against

verge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a region marking a boundary

• the limit beyond which something happens or changes

• a ceremonial or emblematic staff

• a grass border along a road

verb

• border on; come close to

boundary line
nounn
noun

• a line that indicates a boundary

abut
verbv
verb

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

adjoin
verbv
verb

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

• attach or add

advantage
nounn
noun

• the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

• (tennis) first point scored after deuce

• benefit resulting from some event or action

verb

• give an advantage to

bound
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• confined by bonds

• held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

• secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

noun

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• the greatest possible degree of something

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') governed by fate

• covered or wrapped with a bandage

• headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'

• bound by an oath

• bound by contract

• confined in the bowels

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• spring back; spring away from an impact

gain
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quantity that is added

• the advantageous quality of being beneficial

• the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input

• the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating

verb

• obtain

• win something through one's efforts

• derive a benefit from

• reach a destination, either real or abstract

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• rise in rate or price

• increase or develop

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• increase (one's body weight)

inch
nounn
noun

• a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

• a unit of measurement for advertising space

verb

• advance slowly, as if by inches

Best Hypernyms For EDGE

Alternatives for BORDER

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