to border
border
'bɔ:də
bawdē
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Definition & Meaning of "border"in English

to border
01

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

Transitive: to border a region or country
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Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
State verb
Regular
Present tense
border
3rd person singular
borders
Present participle
bordering
Past simple
bordered
Past participle
bordered
Examples
The region borders a desert, influencing its climate and agriculture. 
02

to form a boundary around something 

Transitive: to border an area
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Examples
The garden was bordered by a colorful array of flowers. 
03

to add a decorative edge to something for embellishment or style 

Transitive: to border sth
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Examples
She bordered the tablecloth with intricate lace to enhance its elegance. 
04

to share a boundary or be directly adjacent to something 

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

the edge or limit of a surface 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
borders
Examples
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
Examples
Diplomatic tensions can escalate when disputes arise over the delineation of borders between nations. 
1.2

the area immediately inside a boundary 

border definition and meaning
Examples
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.

Examples
Tulips lined the border of the garden. 
03

a strip forming the outer edge of an object or area 

Examples
The quilt had a dark blue border. 
04

an ornamental edge with raised or recessed patterns 

Examples
The mirror had a carved wooden border. 
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