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BRINK Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word brink. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word brink. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BRINK

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verge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a region marking a boundary

• the limit beyond which something happens or changes

• a ceremonial or emblematic staff

• a grass border along a road

verb

• border on; come close to

threshold
nounn
noun

• the starting point for a new state or experience

• the smallest detectable sensation

• the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

• the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

• a region marking a boundary

edge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the boundary of a surface

• a line determining the limits of an area

• a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object

• the attribute of urgency in tone of voice

• a slight competitive advantage

• the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something

verb

• advance slowly, as if by inches

• provide with a border or edge

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

• provide with an edge

margin
nounn
noun

• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

• an amount beyond the minimum necessary

• the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities

• (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold

• the blank space that surrounds the text on a page

• a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

precipice
nounn
noun

• a very steep cliff

rim
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

• (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended

• the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached

• a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object

• the top edge of a vessel or other container

verb

• run around the rim of

• furnish with a rim

• roll around the rim of

Best Hypernyms For BRINK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for brink, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
boundary edge border bound limit

Alternatives for VERGE

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