Word
borders
Phoneticsbor·ders, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɔɹdɝz/
UK/bˈɔːdəz/
Definitions
01national boundaries
A2 · Elementary Plural noun
n. the official lines that separate two countries or regions.
n. the geopolitical boundaries separating different nations, states, or administrative regions.
“The travelers had to show their passports when they crossed the borders between the two countries.”
“Strict regulations were implemented at the national borders to monitor the flow of goods and ensure compliance with international trade agreements.”
Usage
often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to international travel.
Synonyms
02decorative edges
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun
n. the outer edges of something, often used for decoration.
n. the decorative or functional margins surrounding an object, such as a garden bed or a printed page.
“She planted colorful flowers along the borders of her garden to make it look beautiful.”
“The manuscript featured intricate gold-leaf borders that framed the text, reflecting the high status of its original owner.”
03to be next to
B1 · Intermediate
v. to be right next to another place or thing.
v. to share a common boundary with another geographical area or object.
“France borders several other European countries, including Spain and Germany.”
“The nature reserve borders a densely populated urban area, creating a unique challenge for local wildlife conservation efforts.”
Usage
takes a direct object without a preposition.
- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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