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FRINGE Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word fringe. (exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word fringe. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for FRINGE

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periphery
nounn
noun

• the outside boundary or surface of something

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

brink
nounn
noun

• a region marking a boundary

• the edge of a steep place

• the limit beyond which something happens or changes

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

hem
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down

• the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.

verb

• fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

• utter `hem' or `ahem'

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

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

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

alternative
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

adjective satellite

• serving or used in place of another

• necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities

• pertaining to unconventional choices

outskirt
nounn
noun

• a part of the city far removed from the center

outskirts
nounn
noun

• outlying areas (as of a city or town)

forelocks
nounn
noun

• a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead

• a lock of a horse's mane that grows forward between the ears

nonmainstream
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interference fringe
nounn
noun

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

outer boundary
nounn
noun

• the outside boundary or surface of something

Best Hypernyms For FRINGE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fringe, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
adorn beautify border bound boundary coif coiffure decorate edge edging embellish environ grace hairdo hairstyle ornament ring skirt surround
Phrases (4)
city districthair styleoptical phenomenonsocial group

Alternatives for PERIPHERY

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