border

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the edge or boundary of an object or a piece of land.

n. the outer edge or perimeter of a physical object or defined area.

Español:borde

“The artist painted a thin gold border around the edge of the frame.”

“The document was formatted with a wide border to allow space for the editor to write handwritten notes in the margins.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a long, narrow area in a garden where plants or flowers are grown.

n. a strip of ground, typically at the edge of a lawn or path, in which ornamental plants are grown.

“She planted colorful tulips in the flower border along the garden path.”

“The landscape architect designed a herbaceous border that would provide a succession of blooms from early spring through late autumn.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to be right next to another country or area.

v. to lie adjacent to or share a boundary with another geographical entity.

“France borders several countries, including Spain, Italy, and Germany.”

“The national park borders a densely populated urban area, creating unique challenges for wildlife management and conservation efforts.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to be very close to a certain quality or feeling, usually a negative one.

v. to approach or come near to a specified state or quality; to verge on.

“His rude behavior borders on being completely unacceptable.”

“The critic argued that the film's extreme violence bordered on the gratuitous, overshadowing its otherwise compelling narrative.”