What is another word for on the point of?

Pronunciation: [ɒnðə pˈɔ͡ɪnt ɒv] (IPA)

"On the point of" is a phrase that describes a situation where an event or action is imminent or about to occur. There are several synonyms that can be used in place of this phrase, including "on the brink of," "on the verge of," "nearing completion," "approaching," "about to," "just about," "fit to," "ready to," and "preparing to." All of these phrases can be used interchangeably with "on the point of" to describe a situation that is about to happen or is in the process of happening. It is important to choose the most appropriate synonym depending on the specific context and desired tone of the sentence.

What are the hypernyms for On the point of?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with On the point of

  • There is no essential difference between the material of comedy and tragedy. All depends on the point of view of the dramatist, which, by clever emphasis, he tries to make the point of view of his audience.
    George P. Baker
  • What are you going to do? Admit to yourself that the pitchers have you on the point of surrender? You can't do that. You must make yourself think that the pitchers are just as good as they always have been or just as bad.
    Lou Gehrig
  • Perfection of planned layout is achieved only by institutions on the point of collapse.
    C. Northcote Parkinson
  • The great medley of Oregon and California emigrants, at their camps around Independence, had heard reports that several additional parties were on the point of setting out from St. Joseph's farther to the northward.
    Francis Parkman
  • Over and over I'm on the point of giving it up.
    Beatrice Wood

Related words: the point of departure, on the verge of, on the verge of bankruptcy, at the point of, on the verge of collapse, at the point of extinction, on the point of winning, at the point of collapse, on the point of death

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