According to Statista, the global coffee industry is worth US$363 billion in 2020. The market grows annually by 10.6%, and 78% of revenue came from out-of-home establishments like cafes and coffee beverage retailers.
EDGEWISE
edgeways, edgewise
(adverb) with the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge; “he sawed the board edgeways”; “held it edgewise”
edgewise, edgeways
(adverb) as if by an edge; barely; “I could not get a word in edgewise”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
edgewise (comparative more edgewise, superlative most edgewise)
Edgeways.
As if by an edge.
Synonym: edgeways
Adjective
edgewise (not comparable)
Edgeways.
Anagrams
• Weedgies
Source: Wiktionary
Edge"ways, Edge"wise, adv.
Definition: With the edge towards anything; in the direction of the edge. Glad to get in a word, as they say, edgeways. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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