CEFR B1

border

noun

Meaning

A line that separates two countries, administrative divisions, or areas of land.

Examples

The border between France and Spain is marked by the Pyrenees mountains.
They were caught trying to cross the border illegally.

Synonyms: boundary, frontier, edge, limit

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border (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔːr.dər/

Definition

A line that separates two countries, administrative divisions, or areas of land.

Examples

The border between France and Spain is marked by the Pyrenees mountains.
They were caught trying to cross the border illegally.
Many animals migrate across the border each year.

How to Use border

border on (phrasal verb): To be very similar to something, often something negative or extreme. — "His behavior borders on rudeness."
border with (prepositional phrase): To have a border next to or separating from something else. — "Our farm borders with the forest."

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