brink

Phonetic Respelling: [ bringk ]

Definition:

n. a crucial or critical point; a region marking a boundary; the edge of a steep place

Sentence:

We are on the brink of success. OR We stood at the brink of the cliff.

More example sentences:

We are on the brink of success. OR We stood at the brink of the cliff.

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''Nina thought she stood on the brink of an abyss.'' What is an 'abyss?'

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Which election was pushed to the brink of a constitutional crisis because of chads?

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Why did Arthur throw the brink at the Junk Man?

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We stood at the brink of the cliff.

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Synonyms:

threshold; verge; edge

Antonyms:

far away; middle