edge
Pronunciación: [/ɛd͡ʒ/]
Palabra
Contexto: «physical boundaries»
(noun) the outside or border of something, like the very edge of a table or a cliff. It's the place where something stops and something else begins.
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She carefully balanced the plate on the edge of the table.
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Be careful not to step over the edge of the cliff.
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Where is the edge of the bookshelf?
Contexto: «competitiveness or advantage»
(noun) an advantage or lead over others, like having a slight advantage in a competition or race.
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The team had the edge in the final minutes of the game.
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Without proper training, the athlete was at a disadvantage and lacked the edge to win.
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How can you gain an edge in a competitive situation?
Contexto: «move gradually»
(verb) to move slowly and carefully along or next to something, like edging closer to the front of the line or edging away from a scary movie.
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He edged his way through the crowded room to reach the exit.
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Feeling uncomfortable, she edged away from the stranger.
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How do you edge towards the finish line in a race?
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