All on the verge of synonyms
on the verge of
O o adj on the verge of
- likely — probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive): something not likely to happen.
- inferable — to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence: They inferred his displeasure from his cool tone of voice.
- in the cards — a usually rectangular piece of stiff paper, thin pasteboard, or plastic for various uses, as to write information on or printed as a means of identifying the holder: a 3″ × 5″ file card; a membership card.
- in favor of — something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor.
adv on the verge of
- all but — All but a particular person or thing means everyone or everything except that person or thing.
- as good as — 'As good as' can be used to mean 'almost.'
- in the neighborhood of — the area or region around or near some place or thing; vicinity: the kids of the neighborhood; located in the neighborhood of Jackson and Vine streets.
- almost — You use almost to indicate that something is not completely the case but is nearly the case.
prep on the verge of
- at the point of — very close to; on the verge of
- about to — on the point of; intending to
adjective on the verge of
- assuring — to declare earnestly to; inform or tell positively; state with confidence to: She assured us that everything would turn out all right.
- conjecturable — Able to be conjectured upon.
preposition on the verge of
- intending — designing or aiming to be; prospective or aspiring: intending surgeons.
- near — close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.
- nearing — close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.
- approaching — coming closer in time