Border - translation, pronunciation and examples
border
country boundary
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When to use border
Они подошли к границе как раз перед сумерками и оформили документы.
Движение было медленным у границы из‑за длинных очередей.
border usage examples
Они подошли к границе как раз перед сумерками и оформили документы.
They reached the border just before dusk and completed the paperwork.
Движение было медленным у границы из‑за длинных очередей.
Traffic was slow near the border because of the long queues.
Similar words
the line or area that separates two countries or areas
a dividing line or limit, often used for land plots or abstract limits
an often remote or less settled border area; can be used metaphorically
the outer edge or boundary around an area, often used for security or measurement
a formal marking or setting of boundaries; often official or technical
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border synonyms
What's the difference between border / boundary / frontier / perimeter / demarcation / borderland
the line or area that separates two countries or areas
The border between the two countries is closed today.
Граница между двумя странами сегодня закрыта.
The fence marks the boundary of the garden.
Забор обозначает границу сада.
an often remote or less settled border area; can be used metaphorically
They explored the frontier between the settled land and the desert.
Они исследовали пограничную территорию между заселённой землёй и пустыней.
the outer edge or boundary around an area, often used for security or measurement
Security guards checked the perimeter of the stadium.
Охранники проверили периметр стадиона.
a formal marking or setting of boundaries; often official or technical
There was a clear demarcation between the two properties on the map.
На карте была чёткая демаркация между двумя участками.
an area of land near or on a border, often referring to the region rather than the line
The borderlands have a mix of cultures from both countries.
Приграничные районы имеют смешение культур обеих стран.
a point or level beyond which something does not or cannot pass; often abstract
He reached the limit of his patience.
Он достиг предела своего терпения.
She sat on the edge of the riverbank.
Она сидела на краю берега реки.
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How to pronounce border and what this word means
border translation: граница. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce border
/ə ˈbɔːdə/
border translation
граница
border examples
They reached the border just before dusk and completed the paperwork.
border transcription
/ə ˈbɔːdə/, /ˈbɔrdɚ/
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Questions about this word
border meaning: what does it mean?
country boundary
border pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
border is pronounced as /ə ˈbɔːdə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
border definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They reached the border just before dusk and completed the paperwork. Translation: Они подошли к границе как раз перед сумерками и оформили документы.
Is border part of On the Road vocabulary?
Yes, border (граница) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is border part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, border (граница) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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