I. noun
1.
Synonyms: border 1, brim, brink, edge, fringe, hem, margin, rim, selvage, skirt
2.
a time interval or set of circumstances marking the imminent beginning of a new state, condition, or action
on the verge of war
Synonyms: brink, edge, point, threshold
Related Word: border line
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: border 1, bound, edge, fringe, hem, margin, outline, rim, skirt, surround
Related Word: approach; incline, lean, tend (to or toward); touch (on or upon)
2.
Synonyms: adjoin , abut, border, butt (on or against), communicate, join, line, march, neighbor, touch
3.
Synonyms: border 3, approach, trench