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on the verge

 

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Term: On the Verge

Noun: On the Verge

Sense: A state or condition of being at the point of a significant change or event.

Example Sentence:

She was on the verge of tears after receiving the heartbreaking news.

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Adjective: On the Verge

Sense 1: Almost reaching a point or state.

Example Sentence:

The company is on the verge of bankruptcy due to mismanagement.

Sense 2: Close to experiencing or doing something significant.

Example Sentence:

After years of hard work, she was on the verge of achieving her lifelong dream.

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Prepositional Phrase: On the Verge

Sense 1: Just about to happen or occur.

Example Sentence:

The new product launch is on the verge of becoming a huge success.

Sense 2: Very close to, often indicating potential danger or a major change.

Example Sentence:

Living on the verge of a dangerous forest made her cautious of wild animals.

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Verb: On the Verge

Sense: To be close to experiencing a significant change or event.

Example Sentence:

I am on the verge of quitting my job because I am so unhappy.

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