Brink
Brink noun - The limit beyond which something happens or changes.
Usage example: on the brink of bankruptcy
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Synonyms for Brink
Limit
Limit noun - A real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go.
Brink is a synonym for limit in edge topic. You can use "Brink" instead a noun "Limit", if it concerns topics such as greatest extent.
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| absolute | absolute brink | absolute limit |
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Take Your Time: The Hero is trying to prevent a brewing war between peoples that are on the brink of it and the game keeps track of the days, but there is not time limit for the quest.
Source: Video Game / Quest for Glory III - Pick up some of this and your ancient Chinese hero is good to go, even from the brink of death—it grants both full health and a full Mana Meter, which also powers your Limit Break.
Source: Heal Thyself
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