What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
curbside
Example
The restaurant offers curbside pickup for customers who prefer not to enter the building. [curbside: adjective]
Example
The delivery truck parked curbside to unload the packages. [curbside: adverb]
verge
Example
The flowers on the verge of the garden added a pop of color to the landscape. [verge: noun]
Example
She was on the verge of giving up when she finally found the solution. [verge: preposition]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Curbside is more commonly used in American English, while verge is more commonly used in British English. Both words are less common in everyday language and are more likely to be used in specific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between curbside and verge?
Both curbside and verge are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
