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Definitions

on the edge

ADJECTIVE
marginal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
insignificant minimal minor negligible
WEAK
bordering low peripheral rimming small verging
Antonyms
STRONGEST
important major significant
WEAK
central core interior internal
ADVERB
on the brink
Synonyms
WEAK
at the limit at the threshold on the borderline on the point on the verge

Example Sentences

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Grace, 67, a retired geologist, has lived on the edge of Abercarn for more than 20 years, where housing gives way to open moorland.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The slide had a gang tag painted onto it, and two people hovered under the slide on the edge of the sandbox.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

"At the moment there is only one route from where you can get a visa and it is open," Tanisa explained, perched on the edge of the bed.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

I felt I was on the edge of all that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“It is where we are going, after all,” Mrs. Mallon said in her harsh voice, but moving over, making room for him on the edge of the cart.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff