Verge Very Common

a region marking a boundary

"The new highway will be built right on the verge of the protected forest reserve."

the limit beyond which something happens or changes

"on the verge of tears"

"on the brink of bankruptcy"

a ceremonial or emblematic staff

"The king walked solemnly down the aisle carrying his ornate gold verge topped with a small cross."

a grass border along a road

"The old woman sat on her porch, watching children play in the overgrown verge beside the quiet country lane."

A rod or staff of office, e.g. of a verger.

"The senior usher politely reminded the latecomer to place his hat on the wooden verge at the church entrance before sitting down."

border on; come close to

"His behavior verges on the criminal"

To be or come very close; to border; to approach.

"The storm was so intense that we felt we were on the verge of losing power entirely."

A surname​.

"The local historian met Mr. Verge to discuss the town's founding documents."