brink Synonyms
brink Meaning
brink (n)
a region marking a boundary
the edge of a steep place
the limit beyond which something happens or changes
brink (n.)
The edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a precipice; a bank or edge, as of a river or pit; a verge; a border; as, the brink of a chasm. Also Fig.
brink Sentence Examples
- Standing on the brink of the canyon, I felt a rush of exhilaration and fear.
- The company's finances were on the brink of collapse before the new CEO took charge.
- We were teetering on the brink of disaster, but somehow managed to pull through.
- His reckless behavior brought him to the brink of ruin.
- The negotiations were on the brink of breaking down until a last-minute compromise was reached.
- The river's edge was lined with trees, their branches hanging over the brink of the water.
- The city was on the brink of a housing crisis due to skyrocketing prices.
- She stood on the brink of a major life decision, uncertain of which path to take.
- The explorer gazed into the abyss from the brink of the cliff, awestruck by the sheer depth below.
- The political situation in the region is on the brink of escalating into full-blown conflict.
FAQs About the word brink
a region marking a boundary, the edge of a steep place, the limit beyond which something happens or changesThe edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a
verge,cusp, edge, threshold,point
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Standing on the brink of the canyon, I felt a rush of exhilaration and fear.
The company's finances were on the brink of collapse before the new CEO took charge.
We were teetering on the brink of disaster, but somehow managed to pull through.
His reckless behavior brought him to the brink of ruin.
