verge meaning and definition

VERGE noun

Definition of verge (noun)

1. a region marking a boundary
   • synonyms: brink, threshold
2. the limit beyond which something happens or changes
   • "on the verge of tears"; "on the brink of bankruptcy"
   • synonyms: brink
3. a ceremonial or emblematic staff
   • synonyms: scepter, sceptre, wand
4. a grass border along a road

VERGE verb

Definition of verge (verb)

1. border on; come close to
   • "His behavior verges on the criminal"