border
noun
the part or edge of a surface or area that forms its outer boundary.
bordered
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past participleof border.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof border.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
bordernounthe part or edge of a surface or area that forms its outer boundary. -
a word derived from
border.
bordernounthe part or edge of a surface or area that forms its outer boundary.
Example Sentences
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A lush cactus garden is bordered by Elysian Park, completing Fisher’s vision of the castle in the woods, but done in Southern California’s vernacular.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Our campsite bordered the Fefine, a large river that flows even in the dry season.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
The action bordered on farce - even Joe Root attempted a reverse-scoop - yet there was little Duckett could do about a spitter from Sears he fended to first slip.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Another model that Iran and other Persian Gulf nations are examining is in the Strait of Malacca, which like Hormuz is a global energy chokepoint bordered by more than one country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
His enthusiasm bordered on mania, yet still it failed to inspire us.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
