Extent and Verge

Extent

Extent noun - A real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go.

Usage example: the coach exceeded the extent of his authority by exempting some of the players from the requirement

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Verge and extent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Verge" instead a noun "Extent".

Nearby Words: extend, extension

Verge noun - The line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something.

Usage example: the southern verge of the national park

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Extent and verge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extent" instead a noun "Verge".

Nearby Words: verged, verging, verger

exact	exact extent	exact verge
new	new extent	new verge

To some extent, the portrayal of real Central and Eastern European countries in Marvel comics can verge on this it can be only a small step from Oktoberfest to Ruritania.

Source: Ruritania aka: Ruritanian Romance
Bad Cop/Incompetent Cop: The entire Houston Police Department, to the extent that they sabotage Shaft, who's on the verge of cracking the case.

Source: Film / Brewster McCloud

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