Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-cusp
adjective
/ˌɒn ðə ˈkʌsp/
Definition
At the point of transition between two situations or conditions.
Examples
- She was on-the-cusp of graduating when she decided to take an extra semester.
- Being on-the-cusp of adulthood, he found himself facing new responsibilities.
Meaning
This term is often used to describe being at a boundary or threshold, ready to experience a significant change or to fall into a new category.
Synonyms
- on the brink
- on the verge
- borderline
- threshold
