What does VERGE mean?

Word: Verge

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

1. A brink or edge of something.
2. A limit beyond which something happens or changes.
3. A grassy area, especially along the edge of a road or river.
4. (Verb) To be on the edge or brink of something.

Pronunciations:

• US: /vərdʒ/
• UK: /vəːdʒ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "verge" originated from the Old French word "verge" which means "rod or staff". It was originally used to refer to a staff or rod carried as a symbol of office or authority. Over time, it also came to refer to the edge or brink of something. Today, "verge" is commonly used to refer to the edge or brink of something, as well as a limit beyond which something happens or changes.

Synonyms:

• Brink
• Edge
• Limit
• Border
• Perimeter

Related Five Letter Words:

• Edge
• Barge
• Purge
• Merge
• Surge

Example Sentences:

• The car was on the verge of running out of gas.
• He stood on the verge of the cliff, looking down at the sea below.
• The verge of the road was lined with wildflowers.
• She felt like she was about to verge into a panic attack.