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UK//aɪ stʊd əˈpɒn ðə brɪŋk//US//aɪ stʊd əˈpɑn ðə brɪŋk//

Meaning of I stood upon the brink

To be positioned at the edge or threshold of something significant.

In simple words: To be at the edge of something.

I stood upon the brink in a sentence

  • I stood upon the brink of the cliff, feeling a rush of adrenaline.
  • She stood upon the brink of a new adventure, ready to dive into the unknown.
  • They stood upon the brink of war, the tension palpable in the air.
  • He stood upon the brink of a breakthrough in his research, excitement building.
  • We stood upon the brink of the forest, unsure of the dangers that lay ahead.

How to use I stood upon the brink

Use in contexts where someone is at the edge of a surface or metaphorical situation. More dramatic than just 'stand.'

Grammar pattern

stand + preposition

Memory hint

Imagine standing at the edge of a cliff, feeling a sense of danger and excitement.

Related words

Collocations with I stood upon the brink

  • stand upon the brink
  • on the brink of disaster
  • stood upon the brink
  • brink of success
  • brink of a decision

Synonyms for I stood upon the brink

Common mistakes with I stood upon the brink

  • Confusing 'brink' with 'edge' without understanding the dramatic connotation.
  • Using 'stood' in the present form incorrectly in a past tense context.

Compare I stood upon the brink with Edge, Limit, Threshold

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Frequently asked questions about I stood upon the brink

What does I stood upon the brink mean?

To be at the edge of something.

What is the definition of I stood upon the brink?

To be positioned at the edge or threshold of something significant.

How do you use I stood upon the brink in a sentence?

I stood upon the brink of the cliff, feeling a rush of adrenaline.

Can you give another example of I stood upon the brink?

She stood upon the brink of a new adventure, ready to dive into the unknown.

What are synonyms for I stood upon the brink?

Common alternatives include edge, verge, brink, limit, threshold.

What words go with I stood upon the brink?

It commonly pairs with stand upon the brink, on the brink of disaster, stood upon the brink, brink of success, brink of a decision.

What are common mistakes when using I stood upon the brink?

Confusing 'brink' with 'edge' without understanding the dramatic connotation. Using 'stood' in the present form incorrectly in a past tense context.

How do you pronounce I stood upon the brink?

US: //aɪ stʊd əˈpɑn ðə brɪŋk//, UK: //aɪ stʊd əˈpɒn ðə brɪŋk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I stood upon the brink?

Use in contexts where someone is at the edge of a surface or metaphorical situation. More dramatic than just 'stand.'