Meaning & Definition of word "Verge"
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Verge
/vɜrdʒ/
noun:
- 1. An edge or border of something.
- Example: The garden was beautifully designed, with flowers blooming right on the verge of the pathway.
- 2. A point at which something begins or changes.
- Example: She was on the verge of tears after receiving the disappointing news.
- 3. A strip of ground bordering a street or road.
- Example: Children often play near the verge of the road, but it’s important to keep them safe from traffic.
verb:
- 1. To border on; to be on the edge or verge of.
- Example: His behavior verged on the unacceptable during the meeting.
- 2. To be close to or about to experience something.
- Example: The team is verging on a breakthrough in their research.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'verge', meaning 'a rod or stick'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
on the verge:
Close to an event or a state.
verge on:
To be similar to, or very close to something.
Related Words
threshold:
The starting point of an experience or action.
brink:
An extreme edge of land before a steep slope or a body of water.
Slang Meanings of verge
Meaning: On the edge of a situation.
Example Sentence: He's been on the verge for a while now.
Meaning: Approaching a critical point or moment.
Example Sentence: She's been feeling on the verge of something big.