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border

Pronunciation: [/ˈbɔɹ.dɚ/]

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border: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use border in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “geography”

(noun) the line that marks the edge between two countries or areas. It's like a boundary that separates one place from another.

Example

The border between Canada and the United States is the longest international border in the world.

Example

There were disputes over where exactly the border between the two countries should be drawn.

Example

What countries are separated by the border in Europe?

Context: “design”

(noun) a decorative edge that goes around something, like the frame on a picture. It's like a special line that adds a finishing touch.

Example

The painting looked even more beautiful with a golden border around it.

Example

She wanted a border of flowers around her garden to make it more colorful.

Example

What kind of border would you choose for your drawing?

Context: “geography”

(verb) to be next to or touch something directly, especially when talking about countries or areas. It's like being right on the edge of something else.

Example

The small town borders a large forest, providing a beautiful natural backdrop.

Example

The farmland does not border the river; there is a road between them.

Example

Which country does China border to the north?

How to pronounce border

Pronunciation: [/ˈbɔɹ.dɚ/]

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