border
Meaning
To border means to be adjacent to or to form a boundary with something, often used in the context of geographical areas or properties.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "border" with "borders," which can refer to multiple boundaries or limits.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
afternoon
Maria
sits
on
her
small
wooden
bench
and
watches
the
street
.
Her
garden
borders
a
narrow
canal
that
reflects
the
sky
,
and
ducks
sometimes
swim
there
.
Neighbors
often
pass
by
and
greet
each
other
,
so
the
place
feels
friendly
and
calm
.
She
has
been
planting
flowers
along
the
fence
to
make
the
path
brighter
for
walkers
.
When
the
light
fades
,
the
whole
area
looks
peaceful
and
she
enjoys
the
quiet
before
dinner
.
Common Phrases
border control
border dispute
border crossing
Synonyms
Related Words
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