Question 1

What does "verge on" mean?

Accepted Answer

To be extremely close to a particular condition or quality without quite reaching it.

Question 2

How do you use "verge on" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

His attention to detail verges on obsession sometimes.

Question 3

Is "verge on" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"verge on" is formal — used mainly in written or official contexts. Commonly used in formal writing and speech to describe something approaching an extreme quality. Often carries a slightly negative or critical nuance. Frequently followed by abstract nouns: 'verge on the impossible', 'verge on madness', 'verge on genius'.

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