Cusp and Fringe

Cusp

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

Fringe

Fringe noun - The line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something.
Usage example: was on the fringes of the crowd and couldn't see the speaker

Cusp and fringe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cusp" instead a noun "Fringe".

Nearby Words: fringing, fringed
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