What is another word for edge?

Common synonyms for edge include button, abut, butt, bound, boundary.

What is the opposite of edge?

Antonyms of edge include center, middle, interior, inside, core.

Synonyms for

Edge

Verb / edʒ / Another word for edge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The outside limit of an object, area, or surface; the point where something ends

Synonyms & similar words

button abut butt bound boundary inch buttagainst march adjoin sharpness border border perimeter boundary rim margin brink fringe periphery outline limit extremity end tip lip side flank hem borderline cusp verge

Synonyms by register

Formal

brink verge precipice margin

Informal

side lip rim border

Literary

cusp fray hem

Antonyms

center middle interior inside core heart

Common collocations

sharp edge
cutting edge
on the edge
edge of the cliff
edge of the world
smooth edge
rough edge
by the edge

Word family

noun edge

verb edge

adjective edgy

Usage note

The word 'edge' can refer to a physical boundary or a metaphorical state of being close to something. 'Edgy' as an adjective often implies nervousness or being avant-garde.