noun the edge or margin of something
verb to be on the edge or brink of something
In literature, 'verge' can refer to the brink or threshold of something, such as being on the verge of tears.
In technology, 'verge' can refer to the edge or boundary of a digital interface.
In geology, the term 'verge' refers to the inclination or dip of a rock layer.
Verge is used in architecture to describe the edge of a pitched roof.
The verge of a leaf is the edge or border of the leaf.
In writing, 'verge' can refer to the edge or border of something, such as the verge of a cliff or the verge of a breakthrough in a story.
Psychologists may use 'verge' to describe a patient being on the verge of a mental breakdown or on the verge of a major breakthrough in therapy.
Architects may use 'verge' to refer to the edge of a roof or the boundary of a property.
Financial analysts may use 'verge' to describe a company being on the verge of bankruptcy or on the verge of a major financial success.
Biologists may use 'verge' to describe an ecosystem on the verge of collapse or a species on the verge of extinction.
Engineers may use 'verge' to refer to the edge of a structure or the limit of a system's capabilities.
Lawyers may use 'verge' to describe a case being on the verge of settlement or on the verge of going to trial.
Marketing managers may use 'verge' to describe a product being on the verge of launch or on the verge of being discontinued.
Teachers may use 'verge' to describe a student being on the verge of a breakthrough in learning or on the verge of failing a class.