Border - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary (syn: margin, perimeter)
- the boundary of a surface (syn: edge)
- a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge (syn: molding, moulding)
- a strip forming the outer edge of something
verb
- form the boundary of; be contiguous to (syn: bound)
- enclose in or as if in a frame (syn: frame)
- provide with a border or edge (syn: edge)
- lie adjacent to another or share a boundary (syn: abut, adjoin, butt, edge, march)
Extra examples
He grew up in Malaysia, near the Indonesian border.
They live just beyond the western border of the park.
The quilt is quite plain except for its colorful border.
He planted pansies in the border.
Their property borders the park.
Tall trees border the avenue.
Two rivers border the city.
Our neighbours bordering about us.
The bottom of our garden borders on the park.
Your remarks border on rudeness.
The fields are bordered by large forests.
The river lies on the border between the US and Mexico.
He fled across the border to freedom.
To cross the border, you will need a valid passport.
The two governments have settled their differences over their common border.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: border
he/she/it: borders
present participle: bordering
past tense: bordered
past participle: bordered
singular: border
plural: borders
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