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Meaning of the word border in English

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border

US /ˈbɔːr.dɚ/
UK /ˈbɔːr.dɚ/
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Noun

1.

a line separating two countries, administrative divisions, or other areas

Example:
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The river forms a natural border between the two nations.
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Customs officials are stationed at the border crossing.
Synonym:
boundaryfrontierdemarcation linedividing lineperimeter
2.

a decorative edge around something

Example:
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The tablecloth had a beautiful lace border.
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She painted a floral border around the mirror.
Synonym:
edgetrimfringehemmargin

Verb

1.

form a border around; enclose

Example:
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Tall trees bordered the long driveway.
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The garden was bordered by a low stone wall.
Synonym:
adjoinabutboundfringeskirt
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