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border

[ˈbɔːdə(r)]

border Definition

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

Antonyms for border

Idioms Using border

  • very close to a particular state or condition

    Example

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

  • to go from one country or region into another

    Example

    They crossed the border into Mexico to go on vacation.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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