brink
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/brɪŋk/
edge or critical point
Etymology
Etymology Information
'brink' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'brinc,' where 'brinc' meant 'edge or border.'
Historical Evolution
'brinc' transformed into the Middle English word 'brynke,' and eventually became the modern English word 'brink'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'edge or border,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the edge or margin of a steep place or of land bordering water.
He stood on the brink of the cliff, looking down at the sea.
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