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An Jiyoung Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Edge

Hello,

Could someone explain the meaning of the word, 'edge'?

when to use 'edge' on someone's look , fashion or style, what does it mean?

for example, add edge on her look

Can I use 'edge' on people's character?

Could you give me some examples with the meaning?
  

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Hi An: The edge of a cliff is the place where you fall off into space. If you put a glass on the edge of a table, it will fall off. "Leading edge technology" means technology that is just out of research, but not yet popular.

  • Hi An: The edge of a cliff is the place where you fall off into space.
  • If you put a glass on the edge of a table, it will fall off.
  • "Leading edge technology" means technology that is just out of research, but not yet popular.
  • The same with "cutting (leading) edge fashion", it is something brand new from a designer, but not yet achieved popularity.
  • To take the edge off, means to remove the sharp corner.
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Hi An:

The edge of a cliff is the place where you fall off into space. If you put a glass on the edge of a table, it will fall off.

"Leading edge technology" means technology that is just out of research, but not yet popular. The same with "cutting (leading) edge fashion", it is something brand new from a designer, but not yet achieved popularity.

To take the edge off
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Thank you for your answer. I get it the meaning of edge. Then.. add edge on someone's look

what does it mean?

and .. something brand new, and not yet achieved popularity.. means..

You have a edge fashion. Is it sound you have a unique character?

You have a edge look. Is it sound correct? and what it means?

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