border — a line separating two countries, administrative divisions, or other areas
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a line separating two countries, administrative divisions, or other areas
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɔːrdər/
Korean meaning: 국경, 경계선
Korean pronunciation: **보**더
Example Sentences
- My dog thinks the living room border is a international treaty - he won't cross into the kitchen without a passport!
- The two countries signed a border agreement.
- Canada borders the United States.
border
NOUN//ˈbɔːrdər//
a line separating two countries, administrative divisions, or other areas
He stands at the border between two very different lands.
Order on one side, disorder on the other — the border keeps them apart.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'bordure' meaning edge or rim, derived from 'bord' (edge, side). The word ultimately traces back to Germanic origins, possibly related to 'board' meaning a plank or edge.
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📝Examples
“My dog thinks the living room border is a international treaty - he won't cross into the kitchen without a passport!”
“The two countries signed a border agreement.”
“Canada borders the United States.”
“She drew a colorful border around her poster.”
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