Border meaning

What does “border” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“border” is a noun and verb with 10 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a line that indicates a boundary.

border

a line that indicates a boundary
Synonymsboundary line borderline delimitation mete
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
Synonymsmargin perimeter
the boundary of a surface
Synonymsedge
a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
Synonymsmolding moulding
a strip forming the outer edge of something
“the rug had a wide blue border”

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
“The forest surrounds my property”
Synonymssurround environ ring skirt
form the boundary of; be contiguous to
Synonymsbound
enclose in or as if in a frame
“frame a picture”
Synonymsframe frame in
provide with a border or edge
“edge the tablecloth with embroidery”
Synonymsedge
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
“Canada adjoins the U.S.”
“England marches with Scotland”
Synonymsadjoin edge abut march butt butt against butt on

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University