Brink and Compass

Brink

Brink noun - An interval of time just before the onset of something.
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Compass and brink are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Compass" instead a noun "Brink".

Compass

Compass noun - The line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something.
Usage example: within the compass of the city walls

Brink and compass are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brink" instead a noun "Compass".

Nearby Words: compassion, compassed, compassing
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