Phrase guide

edge up

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To approach or move toward a target little by little, or furtively.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • The charity fund edged up toward its goal as more and more people donated.
  • It was almost too dark to see, but I edged up to the light-switch and turned it on.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

push one's way into (a space)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: edge in

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: approach, near, come on, go up, draw near, draw close, come near

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