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Meaning of edged out
to be slightly better or more successful than someone or something else
Etymology of edged out
The phrase "edged out" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the idea of being pushed or forced out of a position or place by a small margin, with "edge" implying a narrow or slight advantage
Synonyms
outmaneuvered
outdone
surpassed
beaten
defeated
overcome
outsourced
outplayed
outwitted
outsmarted
outclassed
outrun
outgunned
outshone
eclipsed
overshadowed
overpowered
overthrown
upstaged
usurped
superseded
replaced
displaced
removed
eliminated
excluded
marginalized
surpassed
outpaced
outperformed
outstripped
overtook
overtaken
Definitions
- to defeat or be more successful than someone or something by a small amount
- * to push or force someone or something out of a position or place
Usage Examples
- The new policy edged out the old one, providing more benefits to employees
- * She edged out her competitor in the final round of the competition
- * The company's sales edged out those of its main rival last quarter
Antonyms
lost
defeated
surpassed
beaten
overcome
failed
unsuccessful
unsuccessful
fell short
lost out
missed out
came up short
fell behind
lagged behind
trailed behind
was overtaken
was surpassed
was beaten
was outdone