BORDER


Meaning of BORDER in English

n.

Function: verb

1 to form a border to FF1C; hedges border the park FF1E;

Synonyms: bound, define, edge, fringe, hem, margin, outline, rim, skirt, surround, verge

Related Words: circumscribe, encircle, enclose, frame; contour, delineate, mark (off), outline, set off; flank, line, side; trim

2

Synonyms: ADJOIN , abut, butt (on or against), communicate, join, line, march, neighbor, touch, verge

3 to come to be closely similiar to a specified thing FF1C; ideas that border on the absurd FF1E;

Synonyms: approach, trench, verge

Related Words: approximate, compare, near

Idioms: come close ( or near) to

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.