verge
1 antonym for verge — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — The point right before something happens; the brink or edge.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The point right before something happens; the brink or edge.
“The company was on the verge of bankruptcy before the buyout.”
brink
threshold
cusp
borderline
edge
brim
berm
besidewalk
boulevard
boulevard strip
city easement
common
county strip
curb lawn
curb strip
devil strip/devil's strip/devilstrip
easement
drivestrip/drive strip
extension lawn
furniture zone
grass bay
grassplot
island strip
hellstrip
landscape zone
long acre
median
mow strip
nature strip
neutral ground
parking
parking strip
parkrow
parkway
parkstrip/park strip
parkway strip
planter zone
planting strip
right-of-way
road allowance
roadside
road verge
shoulder
sidewalk buffer
sidewalk lawn
sidewalk plot
sidewalk strip
street lawn
subway
swale
terrace
tree belt
tree box
tree lawn
utility strip
2. noun
An edge or border, such as a grass strip beside a road.
“He pulled the car onto the grass verge to let traffic pass.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use verge
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
on the verge of
verge of tears
verge on
Etymology
From Old French verge, "rod or wand of office," from Latin virga ("rod, shoot"); the "edge/limit" sense grew out of the idea of a boundary marked by a ceremonial rod.
Full origin of verge →Frequently asked questions
What does “verge” mean?
The word “verge” means the point right before something happens; the brink or edge. In plain terms, mostly used today to mean "right on the edge of" — about to do or become something.
How do you pronounce “verge”?
“Verge” is pronounced vurj (/vɝd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “verge” in a sentence?
Here is “verge” used in a sentence: “The company was on the verge of bankruptcy before the buyout.”
What is another word for “verge”?
Words with a similar meaning to “verge” include berm, besidewalk, boulevard, boulevard strip, city easement and common.
What part of speech is “verge”?
Depending on how it is used, “verge” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “verge” come from?
The word “verge” comes from Latin. From Old French verge, "rod or wand of office," from Latin virga ("rod, shoot"); the "edge/limit" sense grew out of the idea of a boundary marked by a ceremonial rod.
Is “verge” a common word?
“Verge” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “verge” have?
“Verge” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the point right before something happens; the brink or edge.
What is the difference between a verge and the edge of a road?
In this context, a verge specifically refers to a grass strip beside a road, distinguishing it from the paved road edge itself. It's the border zone between the road surface and whatever lies beyond it.
Can verge be used as a verb?
Yes, "to verge" means to come close to or border on something, as in behavior that "verges on" rudeness. This verb usage extends the idea of an edge or brink into describing something approaching a state or quality.
