Words / C1

VURJ/vɜːdʒ/

A verge is the edge of a road or path; on the verge of means very close to happening: a grass verge, on the verge of collapse. Brink is the close twin; a launch film is still before midnight.

Meaning

The edge of a road or path; on the verge of — very close to happening.

Examples

• “On the verge of a launch is still before midnight; the embargo holds.”
• “Brink is the close twin. Edge is everyday. A launch is comms. A clock is the rule. Wait for the lift; then roll the film.”

Good to know

An edge, or very close to (on the verge of). Close: brink. Almost launching ≠ a lifted embargo.

Near in meaning

brink

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