CEFR B2

verge

noun

Meaning

An edge or border, especially of a road or path, or the point at which something begins or occurs.

Examples

She stood on the verge of tears, trying to compose herself.
The old house was located on the verge of the forest, almost hidden by trees.

Synonyms: edge, brink, threshold, cusp

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verge (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /vɜːrdʒ/

Definition

An edge or border, especially of a road or path, or the point at which something begins or occurs.

Examples

She stood on the verge of tears, trying to compose herself.
The old house was located on the verge of the forest, almost hidden by trees.
Scientists are on the verge of a major breakthrough in cancer research.

How to Use verge

on the verge of (prepositional phrase): At the point where something is about to happen or begin. — "She was on the verge of giving up when she finally found the solution."
verge on (phrasal verb): To be very close to being something, often something undesirable. — "His constant complaining began to verge on harassment."

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