Border — synonyms, definition

1. border (Noun)

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border (Noun) — A line that indicates a boundary.

border (Noun) — The boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary.

border (Noun) — The boundary of a surface.

border (Noun) — A decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge.

border (Noun) — A strip forming the outer edge of something. ex. "the rug had a wide blue border"

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2. border (Verb)

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border (Verb) — Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle. ex. "The forest borders my property"

border (Verb) — Form the boundary of; be contiguous to.

border (Verb) — Enclose in or as if in a frame. ex. "border a picture"

border (Verb) — Provide with a border or edge. ex. "border the tablecloth with embroidery"

border (Verb) — Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary. ex. "Canada borders the U.S."

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