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Verge Sth Meaning Close Reaching State Condition Synonym

Word verge on
Meaning

Meaning: to be close to reaching a certain state or condition

Synonym: border on
Example For example:

  • verge on sth The senior students' hazing rituals for new college students were so cruel that they were verging on torture.

  • verge on sth Even as a child, Glenn Gould had a talent for playing the piano that verged on genius.

Note: "verge upon" is a more formal variant with the same meaning

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