borders (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbɔːrdərz/
Definition
The lines, fences, or areas that separate one country, state, or region from another.
Examples
The two countries have a long and often disputed border.
She lived in a small town near the Mexican border.
The soldiers were ordered to secure the border against illegal entry.
How to Use borders
- border between (prepositional phrase)
- The line separating two areas or entities. — "There is a clear border between the two fields."
- border on (prepositional phrase)
- To be adjacent to or have a common boundary with. — "Our property borders on the national park."
- cross the border (collocation)
- To go from one country or region to another. — "They decided to cross the border for a day trip."
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