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Definition border in British English
border
noun
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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 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.
the official line separating two countries or regions
the border between Hungary and Romania
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
