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Synonyms & Similar Words
boundary
frontier
edge
perimeter
limit
margin
fringe
periphery
outskirts
rim
brim
skirt
verge
threshold
dividing line
demarcation line
borderland
marches
frontier zone
boundary line
delimiter
confine
extremity
termination
frontier region
border area
boundary zone
limit line
edge line
perimeter line
margin line
Meaning of Border
The primary meaning of the word "border" is a line that marks the edge or boundary of something.
Definitions
- A line that marks the edge or boundary of something, especially a country, state, or area
- The district or region near a border, especially one that is disputed or has a special status
- A decorative strip or edging, especially one around a fabric, carpet, or page
Etymology of Border
The word "border" comes from the Old French word "bordure", which is derived from the verb "border", meaning "to border or edge", and is related to the Old French word "bord", meaning "edge" or "rim"
Historically, the word "border" has been used to describe the edge or boundary of a country, state, or area, and has also been used to describe a decorative strip or edging
Example Uses
- The border between the two countries is heavily guarded
- The hotel room had a beautiful border of flowers around the bed
- The border of the city is where the suburbs meet the countryside