border

/ˈbɔrdər/
verb
  1. To be next to or along the edge of something.
    • The property borders a large forest.
    • Our yard borders the neighbor's fence.
    • Mexico borders the United States to the south.
  2. To come very close to being something (often used with 'on').
    • The story borders on the unbelievable.
    • His behavior borders on rudeness.
    • Her excitement bordered on hysteria.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A line separating two countries or regions.
    • The river forms the natural border between the two nations.
    • They crossed the border into Canada for a weekend trip.
    • Security at the border has been increased recently.
  2. An edge or decorative strip around something.
    • She planted flowers along the border of the garden.
    • The rug has a beautiful blue border with gold threads.
    • He added a thick black border to the photo for contrast.
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