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.
The river bordered the village, providing a natural boundary.
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.
They bordered the invitations with a floral pattern for a festive touch.
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.
Canada borders the United States, with a long shared boundary running from east to west.
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.
The park borders on the river, offering scenic views.
Border
01

the boundary of a surface

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Grass grew right up to the border of the pavement.
She carefully painted along the border of the canvas.
1.1

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

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Diplomatic tensions can escalate when disputes arise over the delineation of borders between nations.
Smugglers frequently attempt to cross goods illegally through remote areas along the border.
1.2

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

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A fence runs along the border of the property.
Children were instructed to stay within the border of the playground.
1.3

the region positioned close to the boundary separating two areas or countries

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The small town was nestled in a valley right on the border between two countries.
Residents of borders sometimes face challenges in accessing essential services due to their remote location.
02

a long and narrow bed of soil on which flowers, bushes, etc. can be planted

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.
A vegetable border ran along the fence.
03

a strip forming the outer edge of something

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The quilt had a dark blue border.
The certificate featured a gold border.
04

a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

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The mirror had a carved wooden border.
The ceiling featured a decorative border.
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