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CITY LIMITS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase city limits. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase city limits. (close relations)
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border
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a line that indicates a boundary

• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

• the boundary of a surface

• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

• a strip forming the outer edge of something

verb

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• enclose in or as if in a frame

• provide with a border or edge

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

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

confines
nounn
noun

• a bounded scope

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

fringe
nounn
noun

• the outside boundary or surface of something

• a part of the city far removed from the center

• one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light

• a social group holding marginal or extreme views

• a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead

• an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels

verb

• adorn with a fringe

• decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe

outskirts
nounn
noun

• outlying areas (as of a city or town)

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

precinct
nounn
noun

• a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

territory
nounn
noun

• a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

• an area of knowledge or interest

• the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state

vicinity
nounn
noun

• a surrounding or nearby region

city limit
nounn
noun

• the limits of the area occupied by a city or town

Best Hypernyms For CITY LIMITS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for city limits, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
demarcation limit
Phrases (1)
demarcation line

Alternatives for BORDER

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