verge

/vɜrdʒ/
verb
  1. To be very close to or almost in a particular state or condition.
    • His behavior verges on rudeness.
    • The story verges on the unbelievable.
    • Her excitement verged on hysteria.
noun
  1. The edge or border of something.
    • She stood at the verge of the cliff, looking out at the ocean.
    • They planted flowers along the verge of the garden path.
    • The car pulled over onto the grassy verge of the road.
  2. A point very close to something happening; the brink.
    • The company was on the verge of bankruptcy.
    • He was on the verge of tears after hearing the news.
    • The two countries were on the verge of war.
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