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verge

noun verb

A region marking a boundary

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Word length
5
Starts with
V
Ends with
E
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
C1

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noun

  1. A region marking a boundary

noun

  1. The limit beyond which something happens or changes

    “On the verge of tears”

noun

  1. A ceremonial or emblematic staff

noun

  1. A grass border along a road

verb

  1. Border on; come close to

    “His behavior verges on the criminal”

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Example Sentences

On the verge of tears
On the brink of bankruptcy
His behavior verges on the criminal

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