Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com

on the verge

ADJECTIVE
imminent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
forthcoming immediate impending inevitable likely looming possible probable unavoidable
WEAK
about to happen approaching brewing close coming expectant fast-approaching following gathering in store in the air in the cards in the offing in the wind in view ineluctable inescapable inevasible menacing near nearing next nigh on its way on the horizon overhanging see it coming threatening to come unescapable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
avoidable distant escapable later never unlikely
WEAK
doubtful far future
ADVERB
on the brink
Synonyms
WEAK
at the limit at the threshold on the borderline on the edge on the point

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Paramount, on the verge of acquiring Warner Bros.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

That summer, he was on the verge of signing a $42 million free-agent contract that would’ve doubled his career earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Yehia Hassan is on the verge of tears as he surveys the filth and broken furniture strewn across the front room of his beloved Luton home.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

He’s now on the verge of signing into law a bipartisan measure that delivers such a ban.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

She seems on the verge of tears, tucking stray hair behind her ears.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "on the verge" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com