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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Gives him an edge over his little brother

Ken's height gives him an edge over his little brother when they play basketball.

Hi,

Does "over" in the above mean "superior over" or something else?

Thanks.
  

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Hi, It's the preposition needed after edge (when edge means advantage ): edge + over + somebody. Cambrigde Dictionary: edge : an advantage over other people In terms of experience, she definitely had the edge over the other people that we interviewed. LDOCE edge (singular, uncountable) something that gives you an advantage over others: Companies are employing more research teams to get an edge.

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  • Hi, It's the preposition needed after edge (when edge means advantage ): edge + over + somebody.
  • Cambrigde Dictionary: edge : an advantage over other people In terms of experience, she definitely had the edge over the other people that we interviewed.
  • LDOCE edge (singular, uncountable) something that gives you an advantage over others: Companies are employing more research teams to get an edge.
  • The next version of the software will have the edge over its competitors.
  • The Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary also gives on : edge ( on / over sb/sth ) a slight advantage over sb/sth: T he company needs to improve its competitive edge.
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Hi,

It's the preposition needed after edge (when edge means advantage): edge + over + somebody.

Cambrigde Dictionary:

edge: an advantage over other people

In terms of experience, she definitely
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While I encounter both prepositions, I'm sure that 'over' has the edgeEmotion: wink.
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PhilipI'm sure that 'over' has the edge
Philip, you always have me on the edge of my seat. I'll keep that in mind.
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