Verge

Synonyms of verge

• border
• edge
• brink

Antonyms of verge

• middle
• center
• interior

Collocations of verge

verge of tears

Frequency: 80 %

She was on the verge of tears after hearing the news.

verge of collapse

Frequency: 70 %

The old building was on the verge of collapse.

verge of success

Frequency: 65 %

After years of hard work, she was on the verge of success.

verge of insanity

Frequency: 50 %

The constant stress pushed him to the verge of insanity.

verge of greatness

Frequency: 45 %

The young artist was on the verge of greatness with his latest masterpiece.

Idiomatic Expressions for verge

• Phrase: pushed to the verge
  Meaning: to be pushed to the limit or edge of one's patience or tolerance
  Usage: The constant noise from the construction site pushed him to the verge of a breakdown.