verge synonyms

verge

n.

edge, brink, terminus; see boundary.

on the verge of

not quite, at the point of, almost; see about to.

verge

v.

  1. To be on the brink

    border, end, edge, touch; see approach 2.

  2. To tend toward

    incline, lean, turn, swing toward; see tend 2.

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