Meaning & Definition of Border in English
English⟶
Border
/bɔrdər/
noun
1. A line that indicates a boundary
synonym:
- boundary line,
- border,
- borderline,
- delimitation,
- mete
2. The boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
synonym:
- margin,
- border,
- perimeter
3. The boundary of a surface
synonym:
- edge,
- border
4. A decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
synonym:
- molding,
- moulding,
- border
5. A strip forming the outer edge of something
- "The rug had a wide blue border"
synonym:
- border
verb
1. Extend on all sides of simultaneously
- Encircle
- "The forest surrounds my property"
synonym:
- surround,
- environ,
- ring,
- skirt,
- border
2. Form the boundary of
- Be contiguous to
synonym:
- bound,
- border
3. Enclose in or as if in a frame
- "Frame a picture"
synonym:
- frame,
- frame in,
- border
4. Provide with a border or edge
- "Edge the tablecloth with embroidery"
synonym:
- border,
- edge
5. Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
- "Canada adjoins the u.s."
- "England marches with scotland"
synonym:
- border,
- adjoin,
- edge,
- abut,
- march,
- butt,
- butt against,
- butt on
Examples of using
France has a common border with Italy.
They crossed the border.
The border between the two neighbouring countries remains closed.