brink

noun
UK: /brɪŋk/
US: /brɪŋk/

  1. The edge of something, especially a high place.

    1. I stood on the brink of the cliff, looking down.
    2. The company was on the brink of collapse before the bailout arrived.

  2. A point just before something important or dangerous happens.

    1. We are on the brink of war if we don't negotiate.
    2. His reckless spending pushed the family to the brink of financial ruin.

Synonyms

edge verge threshold precipice rim border
brink intransitive-verb

  1. To be close to experiencing something, often unpleasant or dangerous.

    1. The deal was brinking disaster, so it was cancelled.
    2. Their relationship was brinking a serious crisis after the argument.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "brink" in English means: The edge of something, especially a high place., A point just before something important or dangerous happens..

The phonetic transcription of "brink" is /brɪŋk/ in British English and /brɪŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brink": edge, verge, threshold, precipice, rim, border.

Example usage of "brink": "I stood on the brink of the cliff, looking down.". More examples on the page.