Definition of edges

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • edges is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • edges is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • edges is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of edges


  • the attribute of urgency in tone of voice (noun)

    Examples

    1. his voice had an edge to it

    Synonyms

    1. sharpness
  • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. abut
    2. adjoin
    3. border
    4. butt
    5. butt against
    6. butt on
    7. march
  • advance slowly, as if by inches (verb)

    Examples

    1. He edged towards the car

    Synonyms

    1. inch
  • provide with a border or edge (verb)

    Examples

    1. edge the tablecloth with embroidery

    Synonyms

    1. border
  • the boundary of a surface (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. border
  • a line determining the limits of an area (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bound
    2. boundary
  • a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object (noun)

    Examples

    1. he rounded the edges of the box
  • a slight competitive advantage (noun)

    Examples

    1. he had an edge on the competition
  • provide with an edge (verb)

    Examples

    1. edge a blade
  • the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something (noun)

    Examples

    1. the edge of the leaf is wavy
    2. she sat on the edge of the bed
    3. the water's edge

See definition of edges in Merriam Webster