Antonyms for brink

Grammar : Noun

Spell : bringk

Phonetic Transcription : brɪŋk

Definition of brink

Origin : early 13c., from Middle Low German brink "edge," or Danish brink "steepness, shore, bank, grassy edge," from Proto-Germanic *brenkon, probably from PIE *bhreng-, variant of root *bhren- "project, edge" (cf. Lithuanian brinkti "to swell").

noun edge of an object or area

Example sentences :

It was probably his daughter who led him back from the brink of the grave.
Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

It was on the brink of the Barrage itself that I spoke to Bailey.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

I followed with the others round the corner to arrive at the brink of the canyon.
Extract from : « American Notes » by Rudyard Kipling

Calendar waddled to the brink of the stage, grunting with relief.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

We lightly debate, we hesitate, we yawn, unconscious of the brink.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

A hundred times he was on the brink of ruin; a hundred times I saved him.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

The rebels were on the brink of a precipice, and extricated themselves.
Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski

Leaning over its brink, they conversed while gazing at one another's reflection.
Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola

I proceeded with the mourners, and soon stood on the brink of the grave.
Extract from : « Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI » by Various

He lay now—as old Anna Green had been that night—just on the brink.
Extract from : « The World Beyond » by Raymond King Cummings

Synonyms for brink

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