Meaning & Definition of word "Bordered"
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Bordered
/ˈbɔːrdərd/
verb:
- 1. Past tense of border, to have a boundary or edge.
- Example: The property was bordered by a beautiful wooden fence.
- 2. To form a border or edge around something.
- Example: The garden was bordered with colorful flowers.
adjective:
- 1. Having a border or boundaries.
- Example: The bordered area is designated for parking only.
- 2. Surrounded by or having a border of a specified type.
- Example: The bordered artwork was framed in a rustic style.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'border', which originates from Middle English 'bordur', from Old French 'bord', meaning 'edge' or 'side'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bordered by:
enclosed or surrounded by something.
bordered on:
approaching or nearly resembling something, often used in a negative context.
bordered territory:
land that is defined by its borders or boundaries.
Related Words
border:
The line that separates two geographical areas.
bound:
To restrict within certain limits.
margin:
The space around the borders of an object.
Slang Meanings of bordered
Meaning: Feeling contained or restricted.
Example Sentence: I'm feeling so bordered at work with all these new rules.
Meaning: To be on the edge of something.
Example Sentence: That idea is bordered on genius.