English Dictionary
Definition border in British English
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[countable]nounWhat 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
/ˈbɔː(r)də(r)/
In the UK, ‘the border’ often refers to the border between England and Scotland: an issue that is dominating politics north of the border (=in Scotland). In the US, it usually refers to the border between the US and Mexico.
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the official line separating two countries or regions
Example
the border between Hungary and Romania
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You can't cross the border without a passport.
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Troops have sealed the border in an effort to catch the guerrillas.
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a town on the Canadian border
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a band or pattern around the edge of something, especially for decoration
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