border

[ˈbɔːdə(r)]

border Definition

• 1. the line that divides two countries or areas
• 2. the edge of something
• 3. a strip around the edge of something

Using border: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "border" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The border between Canada and the US is the longest international border in the world.

• Example

  The garden is bordered by a hedge.

• Example

  The painting has a gold border.

• Example

  The town is on the border of the desert.

border Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for border

• boundary
• frontier
• perimeter
• rim
• edge

Antonyms for border

• center
• interior

Idioms Using border

• on the border of something

  very close to a particular state or condition

  Example

  She was on the border of tears when she heard the news.

• cross the border

  to go from one country or region into another

  Example

  They crossed the border into Mexico to go on vacation.

• border on something

  to be almost the same as something else, or to have only a small difference

  Example

  His behavior borders on rudeness sometimes.

Phrases with border

• border control

  the measures taken by a country to regulate and monitor the movement of people, animals, and goods across its borders

  Example

  Border control has become stricter since the pandemic started.

• border dispute

  a disagreement between two countries or regions over the demarcation of their borders

  Example

  The border dispute between India and China has been ongoing for years.

• border town

  a town or city located near a border between two countries or regions

  Example

  Tijuana is a popular border town between Mexico and the US.

Origins of border

from Old French 'bordure', meaning 'border, edge, margin'

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Summary: border in Brief

The term 'border' [ˈbɔːdə(r)] refers to the line dividing two countries or areas, or the edge of something. It can also refer to a strip around the edge of something. Examples include 'The border between Canada and the US is the longest international border in the world.' and 'The garden is bordered by a hedge.' Phrases like 'border control' and idioms like 'on the border of something' extend the concept.