verge, n.
(verges)
freq. cnt. 2
(verges)
freq. cnt. 2
the limit beyond which something happens or changes
<noun.attribute> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
brink verge
sample sentences
"on the verge of tears""on the brink of bankruptcy"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
a region marking a boundary
<noun.shape> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
brink threshold verge
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
a grass border along a road
<noun.artifact>
verge
semantic pointers
hypernym
domain of synset (region)
a ceremonial or emblematic staff
<noun.communication>
scepter sceptre verge wand