Border Definition & Meaning

border
noun
  1. a line that indicates a boundary
  2. the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
  3. the boundary of a surface
  4. a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
  5. a strip forming the outer edge of something; "the rug had a wide blue border"
verb
  1. extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; "The forest surrounds my property"
  2. form the boundary of; be contiguous to
  3. enclose in or as if in a frame; "frame a picture"
  4. provide with a border or edge; "edge the tablecloth with embroidery"
  5. lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; "Canada adjoins the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland"

Synonyms for border

abut verb

lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; "Canada adjoins the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland"

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adjoin verb

lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; "Canada adjoins the U.S.

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borderline adj

of questionable or minimal quality; "borderline grades"; "marginal writing ability" a line that indicates a boundary

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bound adj

confined by bonds; "bound and gagged hostages" held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical

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butt noun

thick end of the handle the part of a plant from which the roots spring or the part of a stalk or trunk nearest the

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delimitation noun

a line that indicates a boundary

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edge noun

the boundary of a surface a line determining the limits of an area a sharp side formed by the intersection of two

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frame noun

the framework for a pair of eyeglasses a single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema,

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margin noun

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary an amount beyond the minimum necessary

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molding noun

the act of creating something by casting it in a mold a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing a

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"Border" in song lyrics

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  • "The order is slaughter, all around the border"
    9th Prince — Just in Case
  • "from Amsterdam to the Northern border"
    Aceyalone — Headaches and Woes
  • "Kaos to order they're closing the border"
    Aceyalone — The Hurt

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Usage tips for "border"

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Frequently asked questions

What does border mean?
a line that indicates a boundary the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary the boundary of a surface a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge a strip forming the outer edge of something; "the rug had a wide blue border" extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; "The forest surrounds my property" form the boundary of; be contiguous to enclose in or as if in a frame; "frame a picture" provide with a border or edge
What part of speech is border?
Border is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does border have?
Border has 10 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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