verges
The word “verges” has 2 syllables: ver-ges
It's pronounced as /vɜrdʒɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for verges?
In the thesaurus, “verges” has 12 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for verges along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for verges
Antonyms for verges
- centers
- cores
- goes
- hearts
- leaves
- recedes
- removes
- retires
- retreats
- withdraws
Meanings of verges
- noun
- A rod or staff of office, e.g. of a verger.
- An edge or border.
- The phallus.
- An old measure of land: a virgate or yardland.
- A circumference; a circle; a ring.
- The shaft of a column, or a small ornamental shaft.
- The edge of the tiling projecting over the gable of a roof.
- The spindle of a watch balance, especially one with pallets, as in the old vertical escapement.
- verb
- To be or come very close; to border; to approach.
- To bend or incline; to tend downward; to slope.
Example Sentences
- The road verges on a quiet countryside, offering beautiful scenic views.
- His behavior verges on rudeness, making it difficult to work with him.
- The river verges at the edge of the forest, creating a natural boundary.
- The company verges on bankruptcy if they don't find a solution soon.
- The argument verges on absurdity, with no clear logic or reason behind it.
On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to verges, such as: adjoins, borders, boundaries, brinks, centers, circumferences, confines.
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Related Words
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