verge — the extreme edge or margin; a point at which something is about to happen
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the extreme edge or margin; a point at which something is about to happen
Pronunciation (IPA): /vɜːrdʒ/
Example Sentences
- My phone battery is on the verge of dying, just like my motivation on Monday mornings.
- The company is on the verge of a major breakthrough in renewable energy.
- His cooking skills verge on miraculous - he can burn water!
verge
NOUN[/vɜːrdʒ/]
the extreme edge or margin; a point at which something is about to happen
the extreme edge or margin; a point at which something is about to happen
On the verge of merge, waters surge!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'virga' meaning 'rod' or 'staff', which evolved through Old French 'verge' to mean the edge or border of something, originally referring to the rod carried as a symbol of authority.
Breakdown
Latin 'virga' (rod, staff) → Old French 'verge' → English 'verge' (edge, margin, brink)
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📝Examples
“My phone battery is on the verge of dying, just like my motivation on Monday mornings.”
“The company is on the verge of a major breakthrough in renewable energy.”
“His cooking skills verge on miraculous - he can burn water!”
“She stood on the verge of the road, waiting for the bus.”
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