verge
gb/vˈɚd͡ʒ/ us/vˈɚd͡ʒ/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 6600
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B2
state
1
point just before something happens
The point when something is almost happening or about to start.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
on the verge of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners often say *"on the verge to do something"* instead of the correct pattern *"on the verge of doing something"* (use a noun or -ing form: "on the verge of crying", not "to cry"). Some also confuse it with "about to" and try to say *"verge to"*, which is incorrect.
Συνώνυμα
brink (Often slightly more dramatic or literary, especially with danger or disaster.)
|
threshold (Suggests the starting point of a new state or situation, sometimes more formal or technical.)
Αντώνυμα
stability (Describes a situation far from sudden change or crisis, the opposite of being on the edge of change.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
on the verge of tears
|on the verge of collapse
|on the verge of war
|on the verge of bankruptcy
|on the verge of extinction
|on the verge of success
Θέματα
change
|emotions
|events
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The company is on the verge of bankruptcy after several bad investments.
- Scientists say the species is on the verge of extinction.
- She was so upset that she was on the verge of tears during the meeting.
- After years of hard work, they are finally on the verge of success.
- The two countries are on the verge of signing a historic peace agreement.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I was so tired that I was on the verge of falling asleep in class.
- The team is on the verge of winning the championship.
- The old bridge is on the verge of collapse.
- The baby is on the verge of crying.
- The small shop is on the verge of closing forever.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
2
strip of land beside a road
A narrow strip of grass or land at the side of a road or path, especially in British English.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a [adjective] verge beside [a road]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realise this sense is mainly British English and try to use it in American English, where "shoulder" or "side of the road" is more common. They may also think "verge" here means any "edge"; in road contexts it usually refers to the grassy or unpaved strip, not just any border.
Συνώνυμα
roadside (More general; means the area next to a road, not specifically a strip of grass.)
|
shoulder (Common in North American English; refers to the side of the road, usually for stopping cars and not necessarily grassy.)
Αντώνυμα
carriageway (In British English, the main part of the road where vehicles drive, contrasted with the side strip of land.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
grass verge
|roadside verge
|narrow verge
|park on the verge
|soft verge
|mow the verge
Θέματα
transport
|environment
|daily life
|travel
|housing
Παραδείγματα
- Cars were parked all along the grass verge outside the stadium.
- The council cuts the verge regularly to keep the road clear.
- Children were playing on the verge while their parents talked nearby.
- A sign on the lane said, "Please do not park on the verge."
- The soft verge was badly damaged by heavy trucks during the festival.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- There is a small grass verge in front of my house.
- Please do not drive on the verge.
- Workers are cutting the grass on the verge today.
- We walked along the path and sat on the verge to rest.
- Some people park their cars on the verge near the school.
unknown
formal
C1
state
3
be very close to something
To almost be something, but not exactly, usually used as 'verge on [something]'.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] verges on [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes omit the preposition and say *"verge something"* instead of the correct *"verge on something"*. They may also confuse this with "on the verge of", which is usually followed by a noun or -ing form. Use "verge on + noun" ("verge on madness") and "on the verge of + noun/-ing" ("on the verge of going mad").
Συνώνυμα
border on (Very close in meaning and structure; slightly more common in everyday speech.)
|
approach (More general; suggests coming near to something but not always as strong as 'verge on'.)
Αντώνυμα
be far from (Describes something that is clearly not close to a particular state or quality.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
verge on the ridiculous
|verge on hysteria
|verge on obsession
|verge on the impossible
|verge on collapse
|verge on abuse
Θέματα
description
|evaluation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- His comments verged on the offensive, but he stopped just short of insulting anyone directly.
- The film's violence verges on the absurd at times.
- Her attention to detail verges on obsession.
- The situation verges on chaos every time there is a big sale.
- Their demands verged on blackmail, according to the report.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- His jokes sometimes verge on bad taste.
- The noise in the classroom verged on chaos.
- Her love for her dog verges on obsession.
- The plan verges on the impossible.
- Their behaviour verged on rude.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
verge
IPA
GB/vˈɚd͡ʒ/
US/vˈɚd͡ʒ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
verge (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (verge)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: verge
- Plural: verges
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
verges
noun
Εκφράσεις
on the verge of
1/ˈɔn ðə vˈɚd͡ʒ əv/
fixed phrase
almost at the point of
Very close to doing, feeling, or experiencing something; almost at the point when it happens.
Παραδείγματα
- She was on the verge of quitting her job when her boss finally apologized.
- Several patients are on the verge of recovery after the new treatment.
- The city is on the verge of a major transport strike.
verge on
1/vˈɚd͡ʒ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
formal
be almost something
To be almost a certain quality or state, but not completely it.
Παραδείγματα
- His confidence verges on arrogance.
- The noise from the party verged on madness by midnight.
- Some of the comments verged on racism and had to be removed.