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BORDERS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Borders.

Borders - as a noun

A line that indicates a boundary

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
borderline13boundary linedelimitation15mete6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8boundary14bounds9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
margin9perimeter13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8boundary14edge6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The boundary of a surface

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
edge6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8boundary14bounds9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
molding11moulding12

A strip forming the outer edge of something

Example: "The rug had a wide blue border"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
edge6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Borders - as a verb

Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

Example: "The forest surrounds my property"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
environ10ring5skirt9surround9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjoin14contact11meet6touch10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Form the boundary of; be contiguous to

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bound8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confine12enclose9hold in
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Enclose in or as if in a frame

Example: "Frame a picture"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frame10frame in

Provide with a border or edge

Example: "Edge the tablecloth with embroidery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
edge6

Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

Example: "Canada adjoins the u.s."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abut6adjoin14butt againstbutt onedge6march12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjoin14contact11meet6touch10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The two countries have agreed to reopen their borders for trade."
"Crossing international borders can sometimes be a time-consuming process."
"The government has tightened security at the borders to prevent illegal immigration."
"The garden borders the pathway."
"The country borders the ocean on one side."
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Word Game Points

Is BORDERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, borders is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BORDERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is BORDERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, borders is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BORDERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BORDERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, borders is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BORDERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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