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Brink
01
the point at which something, especially an important, dangerous, or exciting event, is about to occur
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Plural form
brinks
Examples
The country was on the brink of war.
02
a border or dividing line marking the limit of an area or region
Examples
They stood at the brink between two countries.
03
the very edge of a steep slope or drop
Examples
He stood on the brink of the cliff, looking down at the ocean.
