Verge

/vɜrdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An edge or border of something.

The garden was beautifully designed, with flowers blooming right on the verge of the pathway.

A point at which something begins or changes.

She was on the verge of tears after receiving the disappointing news.

A strip of ground bordering a street or road.

Children often play near the verge of the road, but it’s important to keep them safe from traffic.

verb

To border on; to be on the edge or verge of.

His behavior verged on the unacceptable during the meeting.

To be close to or about to experience something.

The team is verging on a breakthrough in their research.

Middle English, from Old French 'verge', meaning 'a rod or stick'.

on the verge

Close to an event or a state.

verge on

To be similar to, or very close to something.

threshold

The starting point of an experience or action.

brink

An extreme edge of land before a steep slope or a body of water.

On the edge of a situation.

He's been on the verge for a while now.

Approaching a critical point or moment.

She's been feeling on the verge of something big.