Giving and transferring

Synonyms for edge

Two senses of edge live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · verb and noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsGiving and transferring

provide with a border or edge

Edge the tablecloth with embroidery.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

border

Same sentence, swapped: Border the tablecloth with embroidery.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for edge as it is used in the sentence above.

inch
theme
hook

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 4, High CampQualities

the attribute of urgency in tone of voice

His voice had an edge to it.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

sharpness

Same sentence, swapped: His voice had an sharpness to it.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for edge as it is used in the sentence above.

border
bound
tip

Read nextThe whole library →

Closest first: other giving and transferring words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

rentverbtakeengage for service under a term of contractFoothills surrenderverbdeliverrelinquish possession or control overFoothillsHas a reason line trashverbjunkdispose of (something useless or old)Foothills winverbgainwin something through one's effortsFoothillsHas a reason line substituteverbexchangeput in the place of anotherTreelineHas a reason line tipverbfeegive a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed onTreelineHas a reason line opportunitynounchancea possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstancesFoothillsHas a reason line ordinaryadjectiveaveragelacking special distinction, rank, or statusFoothills

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