cusp

noun

Meaning

A point of transition between two different states or periods.

Examples

The company is currently on the cusp of a major technological breakthrough.
He was on the cusp of adulthood when he decided to travel the world alone.

Synonyms: edge, brink, threshold, verge

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cusp

noun

Pronunciation: /kʌsp/

Definition

A point of transition between two different states or periods.

Examples

The company is currently on the cusp of a major technological breakthrough.
He was on the cusp of adulthood when he decided to travel the world alone.
Scientists believe we are on the cusp of discovering new evidence about the early universe.

Synonyms of cusp

Words with a similar meaning to cusp:

edge
brink
threshold
verge

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