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brink
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- pronunciation:
- brIngk
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A brink is a kind of edge. It is the top edge of a cliff or steep hill. A brink is a dangerous spot.
Diego's mother didn't want him getting near the brink of the cliff.- synonyms:
- edge, lip, rim
- similar words:
- brim
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| definition 2: |
The brink of something is the point just before a major change or event happens or could happen. If a country is on the brink of war, they are very close to being at war. The war could start even today or tomorrow.
The scientist felt confident that he was on the brink of a great discovery.Just as our team was on the brink of winning the game, one of our players made a mistake that let the other team score.- similar words:
- crisis, edge, point
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| related words: |
border, boundary |
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