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edging

|edg-ing|

B2

/ˈɛdʒɪŋ/

(edge)

boundary or sharpness

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
edgeedgesedgesedgededgededging
Etymology
Etymology Information

'edging' originates from the Old English word 'ecg,' which meant 'edge or border.'

Historical Evolution

'ecg' transformed into the Middle English word 'egge,' and eventually became the modern English word 'edge.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'border or boundary,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a border or trim, often decorative, that is added to the edge of something.

The garden path was lined with a stone edging.

Synonyms

Verb 1

present participle of 'edge', meaning to move gradually or cautiously.

She was edging her way through the crowded room.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42