brink
word
/ˈbɹɪŋk/
bringk
/bɹˈɪŋk/
bringk
Definition
The edge or very beginning of something, often used for a point where a major change or danger is very near.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or literary contexts, especially in phrases like 'on the brink of'. Often suggests a dramatic moment (danger, success, disaster). Not used to mean a physical edge in daily conversation.
Spanish: borde - umbralPortuguese (BR): beira - limitePortuguese (PT): beira - limiarChinese (Simplified): 边缘 - 临界点Chinese (Traditional): 邊緣 - 臨界點Hindi: किनारा - कगारArabic: حافة - وشكBengali: প্রান্ত - কিনারাRussian: край - граньJapanese: 瀬戸際 - 縁（ふち）Vietnamese: bờ vực - rìaKorean: 직전 - 가장자리Turkish: eşiğinde - kenarUrdu: کنار - دہانہIndonesian: tepi - ambang
Example Sentences
The car stopped at the brink of the cliff.
basic
They are on the brink of discovering a cure.
basic
She stood on the brink of the river, looking across.
basic
The company is on the brink of collapse.
natural
After months of hard work, he finally felt he was on the brink of success.
natural
We were living on the brink for years, always close to losing everything.
natural