Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

BORDER Synonyms

There are 27 synonyms of the word border. (exact relations)
There are 26 hypernyms of the word border. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
bordersbordered

Best Alternative Words for BORDER

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
edge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the boundary of a surface

• a line determining the limits of an area

• a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object

• the attribute of urgency in tone of voice

• a slight competitive advantage

• the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something

verb

• advance slowly, as if by inches

• provide with a border or edge

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

• provide with an edge

margin
nounn
noun

• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

• an amount beyond the minimum necessary

• the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities

• (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold

• the blank space that surrounds the text on a page

• a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

boundary
nounn
noun

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the greatest possible degree of something

frontier
nounn
noun

• a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

• an international boundary or the area (often fortified) immediately inside the boundary

• an undeveloped field of study; a topic inviting research and development

limit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the greatest possible degree of something

• final or latest limiting point

• as far as something can go

• the boundary of a specific area

• the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity

• the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

verb

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• restrict or confine within limits

• decide upon or fix definitely

periphery
nounn
noun

• the outside boundary or surface of something

rim
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

• (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended

• the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached

• a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object

• the top edge of a vessel or other container

verb

• run around the rim of

• furnish with a rim

• roll around the rim of

verge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a region marking a boundary

• the limit beyond which something happens or changes

• a ceremonial or emblematic staff

• a grass border along a road

verb

• border on; come close to

abut
verbv
verb

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

adjoin
verbv
verb

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

• attach or add

borderline
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a line that indicates a boundary

adjective satellite

• of questionable or minimal quality

bound
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• confined by bonds

• held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

• secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

noun

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• the greatest possible degree of something

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') governed by fate

• covered or wrapped with a bandage

• headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'

• bound by an oath

• bound by contract

• confined in the bowels

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• spring back; spring away from an impact

delimitation
nounn
noun

• a line that indicates a boundary

environ
verbv
verb

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

frame
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the framework for a pair of eyeglasses

• a single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film

• alternative names for the body of a human being

• (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat

• a single drawing in a comic strip

• an application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently

• a system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning

• the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal

• the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape

• a structure supporting or containing something

• a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror

• one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided

verb

• enclose in or as if in a frame

• enclose in a frame, as of a picture

• take or catch as if in a snare or trap

• formulate in a particular style or language

• make up plans or basic details for

• construct by fitting or uniting parts together

march
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

• a degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture

• the month following February and preceding April

• a steady advance

• a procession of people walking together

• district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area

• genre of music written for marching

verb

• march in a procession

• force to march

• walk fast, with regular or measured steps; walk with a stride

• march in protest; take part in a demonstration

• walk ostentatiously

• cause to march or go at a marching pace

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

mete
verbv
noun

• a line that indicates a boundary

molding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of creating something by casting it in a mold

• a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing

• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

• sculpture produced by molding

• a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied

moulding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing

• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

• sculpture produced by molding

• a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied

perimeter
nounn
noun

• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

• a line enclosing a plane areas

• the size of something as given by the distance around it

Best Hypernyms For BORDER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for border, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (24)
boundary edge bound adjoin bounds contact enclose meet touch brink circumference confine frontier furnish inclose limit line margin offer perimeter provide render rim supply
Phrases (2)
close inhold in

Alternatives for EDGE

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen