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Definition of verge on phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

verge on

phrasal verb
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verge on something
  1. to be very close to an extreme state or condition synonym border on something
    • Some of his suggestions verged on the outrageous.
    • a dislike verging on contempt
    • The fabric is very dark blue, verging on black.
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