border
bor
ˈbɔr
bawr
der
dər
dēr
British pronunciation
/ˈbɔːdə/

Definition & Meaning of "border"in English

to border
01

to form a boundary around something

Transitive: to border an area
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The garden was bordered by a colorful array of flowers.
02

to add a decorative edge to something for embellishment or style

Transitive: to border sth
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She bordered the tablecloth with intricate lace to enhance its elegance.
03

to be the neighboring country or region next to another, sharing a line

Transitive: to border a region or country
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The region borders a desert, influencing its climate and agriculture.
04

to share a boundary or be directly adjacent to something

Transitive: to border on an area
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The U.S. borders on Canada to the north and Mexico to the south.
Border
01

the edge or limit of a surface

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Grass grew right up to the border of the pavement.
1.1

a line that separates two countries, provinces, or states from each other

border definition and meaning
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Diplomatic tensions can escalate when disputes arise over the delineation of borders between nations.
1.2

the area immediately inside a boundary

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A fence runs along the border of the property.
02

a narrow strip of soil used for growing flowers, shrubs, or similar plants

What is a "border"?

A border is a narrow area of soil along the edge of a garden or yard where plants, flowers, or shrubs are grown. It is typically designed to separate different parts of a garden or to create decorative edges. Borders are often planted with a variety of plants that add color and texture to the landscape. They can be made of plants that stay low to the ground or slightly taller ones, depending on the desired effect. Borders are common in both flower gardens and vegetable gardens.

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Tulips lined the border of the garden.
03

a strip forming the outer edge of an object or area

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The quilt had a dark blue border.
04

an ornamental edge with raised or recessed patterns

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The mirror had a carved wooden border.
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