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- Dictionaryborder/ˈbɔːdə/
noun
- 1. a line separating two countries, administrative divisions, or other areas: "Panama's western border with Costa Rica" Similar
- 2. the edge or boundary of something, or the part near it: "the northern border of their distribution area"
verb
- 1. form an edge along or beside (something): "a pool bordered by palm trees" Similar
- 2. (of a country or area) be adjacent to (another country or area): "regions bordering Azerbaijan" Similar
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BORDER definition: 1. a line that has been agreed to divide one country from another: 2. a strip that goes around or…. Learn more.
How to use border in a sentence. an outer part or edge; an ornamental design at the edge of a fabric or rug; a narrow bed of planted ground along the edge of a lawn or walkway… See the full definition
A border is the outer edge of a surface or image that marks its boundary in reference to others, such as a border you draw around a picture. A border is also a line that acts as a boundary between two or more geographic areas, whether it’s small areas, like between neighbors on the same street, or large areas, like between countries.
When you cross a border from one country into another, you'll need to show your identification papers and maybe a visa to the border patrol officials. A border separates one thing from another, most famously countries.
A border is a strip or band around the edge of something. ...pillowcases trimmed with a hand-crocheted border. Synonyms: edge , lip , margin , skirt More Synonyms of border
1. A part that forms the outer edge of something. 2. A decorative strip around the edge of something, such as fabric. 3. A strip of ground, as at the edge of a garden or walk, in which ornamental plants or shrubs are planted. 4. The line or frontier area separating political divisions or geographic regions; a boundary.
noun. /ˈbɔːdə (r)/. /ˈbɔːrdər/. the line that divides two countries or areas; the land near this line. I live in a small town in the US, near the Canadian border. Thousands of people cross the border every day. They took steps to secure the border. to seal/close the border.
a strip that goes around or along the edge of something, often as decoration: The dress was white with a delicate lace border. a picture with a decorative / plain border. a narrow strip of ground around a garden, usually planted with flowers: to weed / plant the borders. Terryfic3D/E+/GettyImages. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. border
the line, limit, or delimiting geographic feature that separates one country, state, province, etc., from another: The largest lake within the borders of Canada is Great Bear Lake. You cannot cross the border without a visa.
BORDER definition: 1. the line that separates two countries or states: 2. a strip around the edge of something for…. Learn more.
