Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Border.
How to pronounce border:
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Border - as a noun
A line that indicates a boundary
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
borderline13boundary linedelimitation15mete6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8boundary14bounds9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
margin9perimeter13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8boundary14edge6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The boundary of a surface
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
edge6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8boundary14bounds9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A strip forming the outer edge of something
Example: "The rug had a wide blue border"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
edge6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Border - as a verb
Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
Example: "The forest surrounds my property"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
environ10ring5skirt9surround9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjoin14contact11meet6touch10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Form the boundary of; be contiguous to
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bound8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confine12enclose9hold inHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Provide with a border or edge
Example: "Edge the tablecloth with embroidery"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
edge6Example Sentences
"The border between the two countries is heavily guarded."
"They had to show their passports at the border crossing."
"The river forms a natural border between the two states."
"There was a long queue at the border checkpoint."
"The fence marks the border of the private property."
Word Game Points
Is BORDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, border is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BORDER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is BORDER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, border is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBORDER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is BORDER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, border is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBORDER has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
