Meaning & Definition of word "Bordered"

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.