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 verge verge /ˈvɝːdʒ/

noun

  1. () The limit beyond which something happens or changes  ( brink , verge )
    the limit beyond which something happens or changes
     On the verge of tears
    on the verge of tears
     On the brink of bankruptcy
    on the brink of bankruptcy
  2. () A region marking a boundary  ( threshold , brink , verge )
    a region marking a boundary
      The mountaineer carefully approached the edge of the cliff, teetering on the brink.
    The mountaineer carefully approached the edge of the cliff, teetering on the brink.
  3. [British] A grass border along a road  ( verge [British] , nature strip [Australian] )
    a grass border along a road
  4. A ceremonial or emblematic staff  ( scepter [American] , sceptre [Canadian, British] , verge , wand )
    a ceremonial or emblematic staff

verb

  1. Border on; come close to  ( verge )
    border on; come close to
     His behavior verges on the criminal
    His behavior verges on the criminal