the border

noun
UK: /ðə ˈbɔː.dər/
US: /ðə ˈbɔːr.dɚ/

  1. The line that divides two countries or areas.

    1. We drove to the border. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soldiers guarded the border to prevent illegal crossings into the country. [ ] [ ]

  2. The edge or boundary of something.

    1. She planted flowers along the border of the garden. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company operates on the border between legality and ethical concerns regarding data privacy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

boundary frontier edge periphery

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the border" in English means: The line that divides two countries or areas., The edge or boundary of something..

The phonetic transcription of "the border" is /ðə ˈbɔː.dər/ in British English and /ðə ˈbɔːr.dɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the border": boundary, frontier, edge, periphery.

Example usage of "the border": "We drove to the border.". More examples on the page.