Verge (Noun)
Meaning 1
The limit beyond which something happens or changes; "on the verge of tears"; "on the brink of bankruptcy".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
A region marking a boundary.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The two countries have long disputed the verge that separates their territories.
- The verge of the forest was clearly marked by a stone wall.
- The verge of the property was overgrown with weeds and shrubs.
- The verge of the river was lined with tall trees and dense foliage.
- The verge of the city was marked by a series of small villages and farmland.