English dictionary
border
nounPronunciation
ˈbɔədə
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a strip forming the outer edge of something
noun
- a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
noun
- a line that indicates a boundary
noun
- the boundary of a surface
noun
- the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
verb
- lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
verb
- extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
verb
- enclose in or as if in a frame
verb
- provide with a border or edge
verb
- form the boundary of; be contiguous to
Example sentences
the rug had a wide blue border
Canada adjoins the U.S.
England marches with Scotland
The forest surrounds my property
frame a picture
edge the tablecloth with embroidery