Definition of "verge" []

• The extreme edge or margin; a border. See Synonyms at border. (noun)
• An enclosing boundary. (noun)
• The space enclosed by such a boundary. (noun)
• The point beyond which an action, state, or condition is likely to begin or occur; the brink: on the verge of tears; a nation on the verge of economic prosperity. (noun)
• Architecture The edge of the tiling that projects over a roof gable. (noun)

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• "As far as the definition of being "on the verge" is concerned, I think I prefer a probabilistic story."
• "Re Diplo's comment about the mower missing presumed dead, the partly mown, or half-cut, verge is becoming common around here."
• "This constant shorting on companies that are in production or on the verge is insane."