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   edge

   /ej/

   noun

   • 1. the outside limit of an object, area, or surface; a place or part farthest away from the center of something: "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 that gives superiority over close rivals or competitors: "the veal had the edge on flavor" 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 gradually, carefully, 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. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

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   Dec 13, 2022 · As a workaround, you may try to open Edge then click 3 dots Click Settings Under More profiles, select the work profile > click Switch Once done, right click the edge icon on the taskbar then select Pin to taskbar To open the work profile, click the recently pinned Edge icon on the taskbar

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 › 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.

8. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › microsoftedgeDefine function is missing from mini menu on windows edge?

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   Jul 14, 2023 · I am using Windows 11 Home Single Language and 22H2 Version and Microsoft Edge Version 114.0.1823.82 (Official build) (64-bit) but it doesn't show the "Define" function on mini menu of the Edge.

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

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   Jan 22, 2021 · The updates to the Edge browser now require that you go into the control panel and choose Settings and then click on the Network & Internet icon. You will not find an Internet Options so you will need to go to the Search and type in Internet Options.

10. 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.

11. 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.