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MARGIN Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word margin. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word margin. (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

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

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

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

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'

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

lip
nounn
noun

• either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

• (botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx

• an impudent or insolent rejoinder

• the top edge of a vessel or other container

• either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell

outskirts
nounn
noun

• outlying areas (as of a city or town)

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

allowance
nounn
noun

• an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

• a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses

• an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances

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

• a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets

• the act of allowing

verb

• put on a fixed allowance, as of food

leeway
nounn
noun

• (of a ship or plane) sideways drift

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

tolerance
nounn
noun

• the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions

• a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior

• the act of tolerating something

• willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others

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

gross profit
nounn
noun

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

gross profit margin
nounn
noun

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

security deposit
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For MARGIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for margin, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
amount bound boundary deposit disagreement discrepancy divergence earnings edge lucre net place profit profits space variance
Phrases (4)
blank spacedown paymentnet incomenet profit

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