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edge

Prononciation : [/ɛd͡ʒ/]

Mot

Contexte : « 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?

Contexte : « 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?

Contexte : « 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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