Synonyms for

Verge

Verb / vɜ:dʒ / Another word for verge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The edge, brink, or margin of something.

Synonyms & similar words

threshold sceptre wand scepter brink brink edge threshold border margin lip rim perimeter boundary fringe limit extent borderline precipice cusp brow brim

Synonyms by register

Formal

brink threshold cusp edge

Informal

edge lip point

Literary

precipice verge of lip of

Antonyms

center middle core interior heart midst

Common collocations

  • on the verge of
  • verge of collapse
  • verge of tears
  • verge of extinction
  • verge of disaster
  • verge of success
  • verge of war

Word family

noun verge
verb verge

Usage note

The phrase 'on the verge of' is a very common idiom. While 'verge' can refer to an edge or border, it often implies being close to a significant event or state.

Example sentences

  1. The flowers were planted on the verge of the garden.
  2. The dog was always on the verge of barking.
  3. She was on the verge of tears when she heard the bad news.
  4. The company was on the verge of bankruptcy before the new CEO took over.
  5. The athlete was on the verge of breaking the world record.

Quotes

  • With every passing year, I get a little fuller in my craft and in myself. I become a little more comfortable with my voice and my stance and my perspective. I'm starting to be able to say, 'This is what I think' and be comfortable with it and not feel like I'm on the verge of being ostracized for saying it.
  • I am on the verge of being 89 years old, and I still didn't think it would be this hard.
  • I'm always on the verge of something.

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