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edges

EJ-iz/ˈɛd͡ʒɪz/

3 meanings of edges

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of edge. Use this form when talking about more than one edge.

    The table has sharp edges, so be careful around it.

    We painted along all the edges of the wooden box.

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  2. 2
    verb
    Third-person singular simple present of edge. Use this form with he, she, or it.

    She edges closer to the fire to stay warm.

    He edges his lawn neatly every weekend.

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  3. 3
    nounplural
    The tiny, soft hairs that grow along the front of a person's hairline.

    Like the soft little hairs along the top of a baby's forehead.

    She used a little gel to smooth her edges before the party.

    His edges were laid perfectly for the school photo.

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edges is a form of edge

edge, noun: The outer end or side of something, where it stops, like the edge of a table or a cliff. Full entry

Forms
edgeedges plural
Spelling
edge → edges: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /ɪz/, an extra syllable.

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