Verging: meaning, definitions and examples

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verging

 

[ ˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

approaching limit

Verge means to approach or to come close to a certain limit or condition. It is often used to describe something that is just about to happen or is very close to a particular situation.

Synonyms

almost, approaching, bordering, nearing

Examples of usage

  • The project is verging on completion.
  • She is verging on exhaustion after working so many hours.
  • Their ideas are verging on brilliance.
Context #2 | Noun

boundary line

As a noun, verge refers to the edge or boundary of something, particularly a grassy area beside a road. It indicates a transitional space that is neither fully within the road nor within private property.

Synonyms

border, brink, edge, fringe

Examples of usage

  • We stopped the car on the verge of the road.
  • Flowers on the verge brightened up the landscape.
  • He leaned against the verge to tie his shoe.

Translations

Translations of the word "verging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 convergente

🇮🇳 समीप होना

🇩🇪 zuzüglich

🇮🇩 menuju

🇺🇦 зближення

🇵🇱 zbiegający się

🇯🇵 接近する

🇫🇷 convergent

🇪🇸 convergente

🇹🇷 yaklaşan

🇰🇷 수렴하는

🇸🇦 تقارب

🇨🇿 sbíhající

🇸🇰 zbiehajúce

🇨🇳 趋近

🇸🇮 sestavljajoč

🇮🇸 samsvarandi

🇰🇿 жақындау

🇬🇪 კერძო

🇦🇿 yaxınlaşan

🇲🇽 convergente

Etymology

The word 'verge' traces its origin back to the Latin word 'virga', meaning 'a rod or twig'. It evolved through Old French 'verg' before entering Middle English as 'verge', where it predominantly referred to a rod or wand. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass the ideas of bordering and limitation, aligning with the current definitions. The verb form 'verging' developed to describe the action of approaching a boundary or limit, resonating well in contexts where someone or something is close to reaching a particular state or condition. Historically, the use of 'verge' reflects the gradual changes in language as it absorbed influences from various cultures and languages, particularly through conquests and trade.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,055, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.