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   edge

   /ɛdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. the outside limit of an object, area, or surface: "a willow tree at the water's edge" Similar borderboundaryextremityfringemarginsideliprimbrimbrinkvergeperimetercircumferenceperipherycontouroutlinelimitlimitsouter limitboundboundsliterary:margebournskirtOpposite middle
   • ▪ an area next to a steep drop: "the cliff edge"
   • ▪ the point immediately before something unpleasant or momentous occurs or someone loses control: "the economy was teetering on the edge of recession"
   • 2. the sharpened side of the blade of a cutting implement or weapon: "a knife with a razor-sharp edge"
   • ▪ the line along which two surfaces of a solid meet.
   • ▪ an intense, sharp, or striking quality: "a flamenco singer brings a primitive edge to the music" Similar sharpnessseveritybitestingpointednessasperitypungencymordancyacerbityaciditytartnesstrenchancysarcasmacrimonymalicespitevenomrare:causticitymordacityOpposite kindness
   • 3. a quality or factor which gives superiority over close rivals: "his cars have the edge over his rivals'" Similar advantageleadheadhead starttrump cardthe whip handsuperioritythe upper handdominanceascendancysupremacyprimacyprecedencepowermasterycontrolswayauthorityinformal:the catbird seatthe box seatOpposite disadvantage

   verb

   • 1. provide with a border or edge: "the pool is edged with paving" Similar borderfringerimvergeskirtbe alongsidesurroundencloseencirclecircleencompassboundlineflanktrimpipebanddecoratefinishborderfringebindhem
   • 2. move or cause to move gradually or furtively in a particular direction: "she tried to edge away from him" Similar creepinch (one's way)worm (one's way)work (one's way)pick one's waynose (one's way)ease (oneself)ease (one's way)advance slowlyadvance stealthilysidlestealslink
   • ▪ defeat by a small margin: informal US "Connecticut avoided an upset and edged Yale 49–48"
   • 3. give an intense or sharp quality to: "desperation edged her voice"
   • 4. strike (the ball) with the edge of the bat; strike a ball delivered by (the bowler) with the edge of the bat: "he edged a ball into his pad"
   • 5. ski with one's weight on the edges of one's skis: "you will be edging early, controlling a parallel turn"

   Word Origin Old Englishecg ‘sharpened side of a blade’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch egge and German Ecke, also to Old Norse eggja (see egg2), from an Indo-European root shared by Latin acies ‘edge’ and Greek akis ‘point’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. edgeless adjective
   • 2. edger noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › microsoftedgeMicrosoft Edge Dictionary/Define option gone?

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   Jan 20, 2024 · So I updated Microsoft Edge to the latest version a couple of days ago. Which is Version 120.0.2210.144 and I noticed that when I highlight a word, the "Define" option in the right click menu is missing. Instead it says Ask Copilot.

3. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › microsoftedgeNo define option despite turning it ON in the settings.

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   Jan 16, 2022 · I have the latest version of Microsoft Edge. The problem I am facing is that I have 'Show Smart Action - Define words you have selected' enabled for both right click and mini-menu but I don't get that option in the PDF files nor any website.

4. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › microsoftedgeWhat is the shortcut to get the definition of any word in edge...

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   I use Microsoft Edge browser extensively to read PDFs, I find it the best to read PDFs because it has search option to get additional information furthermore it facilitated with the shortcut i.e. CTRL + SHIFT + E. Yesterday I updated the browser and I found a new feature 'Define' the word. I don't want to right click to get the definition.

5. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › microsoftedge"DEFINE" option is not visible while selecting a word or phrase...

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   Jan 19, 2024 · "DEFINE" option is not visible while selecting a word or phrase in Microsoft Edge PDF When I open a PDF and select a word, the DEFINE option is missing at the hover menu. I have already enabled the option from settings but still, it is not working.

6. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › microsoftedgeDefine is missing from the mini menu - Microsoft Community

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   Feb 26, 2022 · I understand that you want to define mini-menus. I looked up Edge's settings options based on your idea, and I didn't find such a setting. Edge doesn't seem to offer such an option right now to allow you to customize the mini-menu. Your idea is really useful, you can send feedback to Microsoft with the problem.

7. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › microsoftedgeHow do I make a certain profile in Microsoft Edge my default?

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   Dec 13, 2022 · Learn how to switch between personal and work profiles in Edge, and how to pin a profile to the taskbar. See the link to the settings page for external links and the feedback option.

8. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › microsoftedgeHow to set "show definition inline for"? - Microsoft Community

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   Feb 26, 2022 · In the new Edge Chromium, you can highlight a word, then right click on it and select Define. The newest Edge I am using. Before when I selected a word, Edge would show me the translation.

9. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › microsoftedgeNo "Define" option when making a right click on words on web...

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   Mar 28, 2023 · This feature is supposed to define the words for you, but for some reason, I just cannot seem to make it even appear in the option menu. As a matter of fact, I have enabled the "Show Smart Actions" toggle both in the "Right click menu" and "Mini menu on text selection" tabs of the "Context menus" category.

10. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › microsoftedgeTrusted Sites In Edge Browser - Microsoft Community

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    Jan 22, 2021 · Learn how to add trusted websites to Microsoft Edge from the Internet Options or the Network & Internet settings. See answers and tips from Microsoft employees and users on security zones, download blocking and compatibility issues.

11. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › microsoftedgeThe microsoft Edge dictionary has disappeared in the new version...

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    Jan 21, 2020 · This was the only reason that I needs the edge browser instead of Chrome or fire fox. it was controllable from the setting (Show definitions inline for) After I upgraded the edge into new version - Version 79.0.309.68 (Official build) (64-bit). it is quiet disappointed to displace the killer function in the newly released microsoft edge.