Verge
/vɜrdʒ/
Verge" means the edge or border of something, like the side of a road or a garden. It can also mean being very close to something happening, like being on the verge of finishing a book you've been reading.
Examples
- As I stood on the verge of the diving board, my heart raced with excitement and fear, knowing that this moment would test my courage and determination to conquer my fear of heights.
- After weeks of practice, our soccer team was on the verge of winning the championship, and the energy in the stadium was electric as our fans cheered us on with unwavering support.
- In the science fair, I was on the verge of discovering a new way to create clean energy from simple household items, which could help reduce pollution and save our planet.
Synonyms
edge
border
limit
boundary
brink
threshold
Antonyms
center
middle
interior
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