Word
bordered
Phoneticsbor·dered, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɔɹdɝd/
UK/bˈɔːdəd/
Definition
adj. having an edge or a frame around it, often in a different color or material.
adj. having a decorative or functional edge; surrounded by a boundary. Often used to describe objects with a distinct frame or regions adjacent to a specific territory.
Examples
“The white paper has a thin, gold bordered edge.”
“The garden is bordered by a tall stone wall that provides privacy from the busy street.”
“The diplomat presented a formal invitation on heavy, cream-colored cardstock bordered with intricate silver filigree, signaling the high importance of the upcoming state dinner.”
Examples
simple
“The white paper has a thin, gold bordered edge.”
contextual
“The garden is bordered by a tall stone wall that provides privacy from the busy street.”
complex
“The diplomat presented a formal invitation on heavy, cream-colored cardstock bordered with intricate silver filigree, signaling the high importance of the upcoming state dinner.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'by' or 'with' to indicate the material or object forming the edge.
Real-World Examples
“Guinea-Bissau is a small Portuguese-speaking country on the West African coast, bordered by Senegal to the north and Guinea to the east and south.” “Our campsite bordered the Fefine, a large river that flows even in the dry season.” “Roughly one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil supply typically passes through the waterway, which is bordered by Iran and Oman.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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