edged Meaning & Definition
What Does Edged Mean?
Edged is a verb that means simple past and past participle of edge. As an adjective, it means That has a sharp planar surface. As an adjective, it means Followed by with: Having an edging of a certain material, color, and so on.
Edged in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɛd͡ʒd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | sharp, cutting and unkind |
| Comparative / superlative | more edged, most edged |
Edged Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of edge
Already a mentally fragile boy, he now edged towards insanity.
Edged as an Adjective
- That has a sharp planar surface.
The monks were forbidden to carry edged weapons such as swords and axes.
- Having an edging of a certain material, color, and so on.
a coat edged with fur
Verb
- To move an object slowly and carefully in a particular direction.
He edged the book across the table.
- To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.
He edged away from her.
- (usually in the form 'just edge') To win by a small margin.
- To hit the ball with an edge of the bat, causing a fine deflection.
- To trim the margin of a lawn where the grass meets the sidewalk, usually with an electric or gas-powered lawn edger.
- To furnish with an edge; to construct an edging.
- To furnish with an edge, as a tool or weapon; to sharpen.
- To make sharp or keen; to incite; to exasperate; to goad; to urge or egg on.
- To delay one's orgasm so as to remain almost at the point of orgasm.
Adjective
- Followed by with: Having an edging of a certain material, color, and so on.
a coat edged with fur
Synonyms of Edged
Edged synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Edged
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Edged in a Sentence
Already a mentally fragile boy, he now edged towards insanity.
The monks were forbidden to carry edged weapons such as swords and axes.
a coat edged with fur
black feathers edged with gray
a smooth-edged table
He edged the book across the table.
He edged away from her.
Word Forms & Grammar
edged
edged (comparative more edged, superlative most edged)
Words That Rhyme With Edged
Origin of Edged
From Middle English egged, from Old English ecged; equivalent to edge + -ed.
How to Pronounce Edged
The standard pronunciation of edged is //ɛd͡ʒd//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Edged
Is edged a verb or an adjective?
Edged is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for edged?
Close synonyms of edged are sharp, cutting and unkind. See the full list of edged synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of edged?
The comparative form is more edged and the superlative form is most edged.