English Definition
n. edge, border
Significado en Español
borde, límite
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Example Sentence
He was on the verge of tears.
他快要哭了。
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verge (edge)
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Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Exhausted and hungry, the explorers were on the ______ of giving up.
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A
verge
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B
center
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C
middle
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D
heart
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A — verge.
“verge” means n. edge, border
Common questions about “verge”
What does “verge” mean?
verge — n. edge, border. In Chinese: 边缘.
How do you pronounce “verge”?
verge is pronounced /vɜːrdʒ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: verge.
How do you use “verge” in a sentence?
He was on the verge of tears. (他快要哭了。)
What are synonyms for “verge”?
edge, brink — all close in meaning to verge (n. edge, border).
Is “verge” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. verge appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “verge”?
verge (edge)
