American Dictionary
Definition border in American English
border
noun
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[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
In the U.S., “the border” often refers to the border between the U.S. and Mexico: They were headed south of the border (=to Mexico). In the U.K, it usually refers to the border between England and Scotland.
the official line separating two countries or states
the border between Texas and Mexico
Argentina's northern border with Bolivia
You can't cross the border without a passport.
Troops have sealed the border in an effort to catch the guerrillas.
a town on the Canadian border
a band or pattern around the edge of something, especially for decoration
