border
As a verb, to border means to be located directly next to or to share a boundary with a specific geographic area or object. It is also used figuratively to describe a state that is very close to a particular quality or condition, often used with the preposition 'on'.
مثالها
3 از 5Our backyard borders a small stream that flows into the lake.
Our backyard is located next to a small stream that flows into the lake.
The proposed national park borders several private estates and agricultural lands.
The proposed national park shares a boundary with several private estates and agricultural lands.
His reaction to the news bordered on complete hysteria.
His reaction to the news was almost like complete hysteria.
خانواده کلمه
راهنمای حفظ
Think of the 'OR' in bORder as the 'Outer Rim' of an area.
آزمون سریع
The arrogance he displayed during the meeting was so extreme that it began to _______ on professional misconduct.
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مثالها
Our backyard borders a small stream that flows into the lake.
everydayOur backyard is located next to a small stream that flows into the lake.
The proposed national park borders several private estates and agricultural lands.
formalThe proposed national park shares a boundary with several private estates and agricultural lands.
His reaction to the news bordered on complete hysteria.
informalHis reaction to the news was almost like complete hysteria.
The study area borders the transition zone between the savanna and the tropical rainforest.
academicThe study area is adjacent to the transition zone between the savanna and the tropical rainforest.
The company's new distribution center borders the main interstate highway for easy access.
businessThe company's new distribution center is situated alongside the main interstate highway for easy access.
خانواده کلمه
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
border on
to come very close to a certain state
bordered with
having a decorative edge of something
sharing a border
having a common boundary line
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
A 'boarder' is a person who pays for a room and meals, whereas 'border' as a verb refers to being adjacent to something.
Boundary is primarily a noun representing the line itself, while border can function as a verb describing the act of being next to that line.
نکات کاربردی
When used literally for geography, 'border' is often used in the passive voice ('is bordered by'). When used figuratively to mean 'nearly', it is almost always followed by the preposition 'on'.
اشتباهات رایج
Learners often forget to use 'on' when using the word figuratively (e.g., saying 'it borders ridiculous' instead of 'it borders on ridiculous'). They also sometimes confuse the spelling with 'boarder'.
راهنمای حفظ
Think of the 'OR' in bORder as the 'Outer Rim' of an area.
ریشه کلمه
From the Old French 'border', meaning to put a hem or edge on a garment, derived from 'bort' (edge/ship's side).
الگوهای دستوری
بافت فرهنگی
In academic and political contexts, the verb 'bordering' is frequently used to discuss geopolitical relations and the sharing of resources between neighboring territories.
آزمون سریع
The arrogance he displayed during the meeting was so extreme that it began to _______ on professional misconduct.
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لغات مرتبط
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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