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bor·der
 border
- pronunciation:
- bor
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 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- border on
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the outer part; edge; boundary.
There is a fence along the border of our yard.- synonyms:
- borderline, boundary, edge, frontier, limit, margin, periphery, verge
- similar words:
- bound, brink, junction, juncture, line, mete, perimeter, rim
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| definition 2: |
the dividing line between two countries or political regions.
The border between Spain and France lies along the Pyrenees mountains.You'll be asked to show your passport at the border.- synonyms:
- bounds, frontier, limits, periphery
- similar words:
- line
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| definition 3: |
the decorative strip around the edge of something such as fabric or other crafted work.
This tablecloth has such a pretty border around it.- synonyms:
- binding, edging, frill, trim
- similar words:
- braid, flounce, frame, fringe, furbelow, hem, purl, ruffle, selvage
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| definition 4: |
a strip of earth or a rectangular flower bed planted with decorative flowers or shrubbery.
The garden has a border of marigolds.- similar words:
- bed, garden, hedge, plot
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| related words: |
circuit, circumference, confine, end, limit, margin, outside, terminal, trim |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
bordered, bordering, borders |
| definition 1: |
to put a margin, edge, or trim on.
The edges of the fabric will be bordered with lace.The wedding invitations are bordered in gold.- synonyms:
- bound, edge, frill, hem, rim, skirt
- similar words:
- bind, flounce, frame, fringe, margin, purl, ruffle, trim
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| definition 2: |
to lie on the boundary or border of.
Canada borders the United States.- synonyms:
- abut, margin, neighbor, verge
- similar words:
- adjoin, bound, flank, skirt
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| related words: |
bank, braid, join, touch |
| phrase: |
border on |
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