brink
brinks
The brink of something is the very edge of it. If you want to give your mom a good scare, stand on the brink of a steep cliff and slowly lean forward.
The noun brink describes the edge of a steep drop-off or slope, or the edge of a boundary marking where something begins, like the brink of a pond. Brink also describes the figurative edge or start of something. Nations on the brink of war are very close to mobilizing troops; if you are on the brink of losing your temper, you might try walking away or slowly counting to ten.
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the edge of a steep place
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the limit beyond which something happens or changes
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a region marking a boundary
Vocabulary lists containing brink
Robert, a twelve-year-old boy who hates math, meets a Number Devil in his dreams who helps him explore, understand, and appreciate the powerful world of numbers.
When Primrose's parents are lost at sea, she finds companionship and comfort at an unusual restaurant where every dish is served on top of a waffle.
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