verge

/vˈɜːd‍ʒ/

/ˈvɝdʒ/

[noun] [verb]

Verge

[NOUN]

the limit beyond which something happens or changes

synonyms : brink

a region marking a boundary

synonyms : brink

threshold

a grass border along a road

a ceremonial or emblematic staff

synonyms : scepter

sceptre

wand

the edge or border of a roof, typically where it meets the gable or end wall of a building

to verge

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to be on the edge or border of something

Examples

1. The company has had its chips and is now on the verge of bankruptcy.

2. The team was on the verge of winning the championship, but as they say, there is many a slip twixt cup and lip, and they ultimately lost the game due to a last-minute mistake.

3. Her husband's violent and abusive behavior drove her to the verge of despair.

4. The sharks have been circling for so long that I don't really remember what it's like to not be on the verge of bankruptcy.