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What is Brink?
Top secret word alert! We’ve uncovered a hidden gem in the world of vocabulary: “brink”. Shhh, don’t tell anyone, but you can learn its secret meaning right here!
What does brink mean? In this video, we’ll learn the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and how to use the word in a sentence. If you have an instrument, you can even play along using the chords provided in the video.
Brink
/ˈbriŋk/
Brink is a word that means something good or bad will happen. It’s on the verge so the antonym is the middle or center.
Word Background
Imagine you’re playing at the playground and there’s a cool, wobbly bridge over a sandbox. If you step off the edge, you’ll land softly in the sand. But if you get too close to the edge, it might be a little scary because you’re right on the brink of falling!
The brink is like the very edge of something, the point where things could change drastically. It can be used for happy things too! Imagine you’re about to open a present – you’re on the brink of discovering what’s inside!
So, “brink” means being right at the edge of something, whether it’s a scary fall or an exciting discovery.
Example Sentence
The hungry hiker peered over the edge, the breathtaking view balanced on the brink of a terrifying drop.
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