Pronunciation: /brɪŋk/
noun the edge or border of a steep place, such as a cliff
A1 She stood on the brink of the pool, hesitant to jump in.
A2 The economy is on the brink of collapse if no action is taken.
B1 The team was on the brink of victory when they scored the winning goal.
B2 The company is on the brink of launching a new product line.
C1 The negotiations were on the brink of breaking down before a compromise was reached.
C2 The world teetered on the brink of war as tensions escalated between the two superpowers.
verb not applicable
A1 She is on the brink of tears.
A2 The team is on the brink of victory.
B1 The company is on the brink of bankruptcy.
B2 The negotiations are on the brink of collapse.
C1 The country is on the brink of war.
C2 The environment is on the brink of irreversible damage.
adjective not applicable
A1 She stood on the brink of the pool, hesitant to jump in.
A2 The team was on the brink of victory when the opposing team scored a last-minute goal.
B1 The company is on the brink of bankruptcy if they don't secure a new investor soon.
B2 The negotiations are on the brink of collapse due to disagreements over the terms.
C1 The country is on the brink of war, with tensions escalating between neighboring nations.
C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research has brought humanity to the brink of a new era in technology.
adverb not applicable
A1 She stood on the brink of the pool, hesitant to jump in.
A2 The team was on the brink of victory when the opposing team scored a last-minute goal.
B1 The company is on the brink of bankruptcy if they don't secure a new investor.
B2 The negotiations are on the brink of collapse due to lack of compromise from both sides.
C1 The political situation in the region is on the brink of all-out war.
C2 The scientist's research has brought us to the brink of a major breakthrough in the field of medicine.
pronoun not applicable
A1 She stood on the brink of the pool, hesitant to jump in.
A2 The hiker reached the brink of the cliff and marveled at the view below.
B1 The company is on the brink of bankruptcy if they don't secure more funding.
B2 The negotiations have reached the brink of collapse due to lack of compromise.
C1 The world teeters on the brink of a global crisis, with tensions rising between nations.
C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research has pushed humanity to the brink of a new era in technology.
preposition not applicable
A1 The cat sat on the brink of the table.
A2 She stood on the brink of making a decision.
B1 The team was on the brink of winning the championship.
B2 The company is on the brink of launching a new product.
C1 The country is on the brink of economic collapse.
C2 The negotiations are on the brink of breaking down.
conjunction not applicable
A1 She stood on the brink of the pool and hesitated before jumping in.
A2 The team was on the brink of victory when the opposing team scored a last-minute goal.
B1 The company is on the brink of bankruptcy due to poor financial management.
B2 The negotiations are on the brink of collapse unless a compromise can be reached.
C1 The country is on the brink of civil war, with tensions escalating rapidly.
C2 The global economy is on the brink of a recession, with experts warning of impending financial crisis.
interjection not applicable
A1 Brink! Be careful not to fall off the edge of the sidewalk.
A2 Brink! Watch out for that puddle in front of you.
B1 Brink! The deadline for the project is approaching, so we need to work quickly.
B2 Brink! We are on the brink of a major breakthrough in our research.
C1 Brink! The political situation is on the brink of escalating into a full-blown crisis.
C2 Brink! The company is on the brink of bankruptcy if we don't take immediate action.
article not applicable
A1 She stood on the brink of the pool, hesitant to jump in.
A2 The team was on the brink of victory when the opposing team scored a last-minute goal.
B1 The company is on the brink of bankruptcy if they don't secure a new investor.
B2 The negotiations have reached the brink of collapse due to disagreements on key issues.
C1 The political situation in the region is on the brink of escalating into a full-blown conflict.
C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research has brought humanity to the brink of a new era in technology.
formal The country is on the brink of economic collapse.
informal I'm on the brink of losing my mind with all this work.
slang She was on the brink of passing out after running the marathon.
figurative Standing on the brink of a new adventure, she felt a mix of excitement and nervousness.
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