Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

brink

noun
/brɪŋk/
Definition
The edge or border of something, especially a steep place.
Examples
  • They stood on the brink of the cliff, watching the waves crash below.
  • The company is on the brink of a breakthrough in renewable energy.
  • She felt she was on the brink of a major decision in her life.
Meaning
Brink refers to a critical point or threshold, often indicating a point just before a significant change or event occurs.
Synonyms
  • edge
  • verge
  • threshold
  • margin