BORDER Synonyms
There are 26 hypernyms of the word border. (close relations)
Definition of BORDER
Best Alternative Words for BORDER
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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 | ||||||||