margin
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The empty space around the edge of a page, or the amount by which one thing exceeds another.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
"Profit margin" is a common business term for the difference between the cost of something and the price it sells for.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She wrote notes in the _____ of every page."
Answer: margin
In your own words, what does "margin" mean?
The empty space around the edge of a page, or the amount by which one thing exceeds another.
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