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A line that separates two areas or countries.
Examples
The meadow borders the forest, creating a natural transition.
She chose a silver border for the wedding invitation.
A new fence was built along the border to reduce illegal crossings.
Her enthusiasm border on obsession, yet it drives her success.
The rug's border featured a traditional pattern that matched the room.
Similar words
edge
perimeter
fringe
margin
outline
edge
trim
edge
edge toward
abut
Meanings
Examples
The border of the garden was lined with bright flowers.
She chose a silver border for the wedding invitation.
The picture frame had a simple wooden border.
He added a thin black border around the logo to make it stand out.
The rug's border featured a traditional pattern that matched the room.
Similar words
edge
rimmargin
fringe
trim
hem
outline
perimeter
Examples
The border between Mexico and the United States sees many crossings each day.
Travelers were stopped for checks at the border checkpoint.
A new fence was built along the border to reduce illegal crossings.
Negotiations are ongoing to open more trade routes across the border.
The border has been a source of tension for decades.
Similar words
boundary
frontier
line
demarcation
divide
borderline
limit
edge
Examples
The park borders the river on its western side.
A row of trees borders the property line.
The road borders the coastline, offering scenic views.
A stone wall borders the garden, keeping it private.
The meadow borders the forest, creating a natural transition.
Similar words
edge
abut
run alongside
lie beside
skirt
trace
Examples
His jokes border on offensive, so some people feel uncomfortable.
The experiment border on danger, but the scientists proceed carefully.
Her enthusiasm border on obsession, yet it drives her success.
The painting border on abstract art, making it hard to interpret.
His behavior border on reckless, which worries his friends.
Similar words
approach
nearly reach
come close to
edge toward
almost
FAQ
What does border mean in everyday language?
It is a narrow piece that runs along the outer edge of an object, often used as decoration.
What does border mean in a political context?
It is the boundary that separates two countries, states, or other political areas.
How is border used as a verb to describe location?
It means to lie next to or run along the side of something.
How is border used as a verb to indicate being close to something?
It means to approach a limit or condition, almost reaching it.
What are some synonyms for border when it refers to an edge or strip?
edge, rim, margin, fringe, trim, hem, outline, perimeter.
What are some synonyms for border when it refers to a political boundary?
boundary, frontier, line, demarcation, divide, borderline, limit, edge.
What are some synonyms for border meaning to lie along the edge of something?
edge, abut, run alongside, lie beside, skirt, trace.
What are some synonyms for border meaning to be close to or verge on something?
approach, nearly reach, come close to, edge toward, almost.
Can border be used to describe a decorative trim?
Yes, it can refer to a narrow piece that runs along the outer edge of an object as decorative trim.
Does border have a meaning related to a limit or condition?
Yes, figuratively it means to be almost something, to approach a limit or condition.
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