Meaning & Definition of word "Verge"

Verge

/vɜrdʒ/

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.

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.

●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.

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.