Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

verge

noun
/vɜːrdʒ/
Definition
An edge, border, or limit of something.
Examples
  • He stood on the verge of a decision that would change his life.
  • The flowers grow along the verge of the road.
  • She was on the verge of tears when she received the news.
Meaning
The verge can refer to the boundary or margin of a particular area, whether it’s a physical object, a situation, or a metaphorical statement.
Synonyms
  • edge
  • border
  • brink
  • threshold