VERGING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word verging. (close relations)
Definition of VERGING
Best Alternative Words for VERGING
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edging | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug) | ||||||||
neighboring | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching | ||||||||
surrounding | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • closely encircling | ||||||||
touching | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the event of something coming in contact with the body • the act of putting two things together with no space between them adjective satellite • arousing affect | ||||||||
abutting | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
verb • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||||
adjoining | adjectiveadj | |||||||
verb • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary • be in direct physical contact with; make contact • attach or add | ||||||||
bordering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • the boundary of a surface • a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge • a strip forming the outer edge of something verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • enclose in or as if in a frame • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||||
nearing | verbv | |||||||
adjective • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances adverb • near in time or place or relationship • (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but adjective satellite • being on the left side • closely resembling the genuine article • giving or spending with reluctance • with or in a close or intimate relationship • very close in resemblance verb • move towards | ||||||||
brink | nounn | |||||||
noun • a region marking a boundary • the edge of a steep place • the limit beyond which something happens or changes | ||||||||
scepter | nounn | |||||||
noun • the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter • a ceremonial or emblematic staff | ||||||||
sceptre | nounn | |||||||
noun • the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter • a ceremonial or emblematic staff | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
wand | nounn | |||||||
noun • a rod used by a magician or water diviner • a thin supple twig or rod • a ceremonial or emblematic staff • a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir |