B2 verb Neutre

border

/ˈbɔːrdər/

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'.

Exemples

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1

Our backyard borders a small stream that flows into the lake.

Our backyard is located next to a small stream that flows into the lake.

2

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.

3

His reaction to the news bordered on complete hysteria.

His reaction to the news was almost like complete hysteria.

Famille de mots

Nom
border
Verb
border
Adjectif
bordering
Apparenté
borderline
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'OR' in bORder as the 'Outer Rim' of an area.

Quiz rapide

The arrogance he displayed during the meeting was so extreme that it began to _______ on professional misconduct.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : border

Exemples

1

Our backyard borders a small stream that flows into the lake.

everyday

Our backyard is located next to a small stream that flows into the lake.

2

The proposed national park borders several private estates and agricultural lands.

formal

The proposed national park shares a boundary with several private estates and agricultural lands.

3

His reaction to the news bordered on complete hysteria.

informal

His reaction to the news was almost like complete hysteria.

4

The study area borders the transition zone between the savanna and the tropical rainforest.

academic

The study area is adjacent to the transition zone between the savanna and the tropical rainforest.

5

The company's new distribution center borders the main interstate highway for easy access.

business

The company's new distribution center is situated alongside the main interstate highway for easy access.

Famille de mots

Nom
border
Verb
border
Adjectif
bordering
Apparenté
borderline

Collocations courantes

border on madness to be almost crazy
bordered by mountains surrounded by mountains on the edges
directly border to share a physical boundary exactly
border the coast to be situated along the shoreline
border on the ridiculous to be almost absurd

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

border vs boarder

A 'boarder' is a person who pays for a room and meals, whereas 'border' as a verb refers to being adjacent to something.

border vs boundary

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.

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Notes d'usage

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'.

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Erreurs courantes

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'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'OR' in bORder as the 'Outer Rim' of an area.

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Origine du mot

From the Old French 'border', meaning to put a hem or edge on a garment, derived from 'bort' (edge/ship's side).

Modèles grammaticaux

transitive: border + [object] intransitive: border + on + [quality/state] passive: be bordered by + [noun]
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Contexte culturel

In academic and political contexts, the verb 'bordering' is frequently used to discuss geopolitical relations and the sharing of resources between neighboring territories.

Quiz rapide

The arrogance he displayed during the meeting was so extreme that it began to _______ on professional misconduct.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : border

Mots lis

overhospence

C1

Describing a quality of being excessively or intrusively hospitable to the point of making a guest feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable. It implies that the host's efforts to be welcoming have crossed a boundary into being burdensome or stifling.

excelership

C1

Describing a state of superior leadership and technical mastery, particularly within a corporate or organizational structure. It characterizes individuals or actions that demonstrate both exceptional performance and the ability to guide others toward high-level goals.

homosophful

C1

Describing a state of possessing shared wisdom or having a mindset that aligns with universal human understanding. It is often used to characterize individuals or groups that exhibit profound, common-sense insight or an intellectual harmony with their community.

abphotoion

C1

To remove or displace an ion from a molecular structure using concentrated light energy or radiation. It is a specialized term used in advanced physics and chemical engineering to describe the precise detachment of particles via photon interaction.

undertrudless

C1

To execute a series of tasks or navigate a complex system with a complete absence of resistance or friction. It implies bypassing the usual 'trudge' or difficulty associated with a process, often in a mechanical or systematic way.

prodentation

C1

Characterized by the forward projection or protrusion of teeth or tooth-like structures. It is a specialized term used primarily in anatomical, biological, or technical descriptions to indicate a feature that juts outward.

regratine

C1

Regratine refers to the historical trade practice of purchasing commodities, particularly food, at a market and reselling them in the same or a nearby market at an inflated price. It was traditionally considered a form of unethical profiteering or price manipulation in medieval and early modern economic systems.

prehabment

C1

The process of engaging in physical conditioning and strengthening exercises prior to a surgical procedure or a period of intense physical exertion. It is used to improve physiological resilience, reduce the risk of injury, and accelerate the subsequent recovery process.

anteregess

C1

A specialized term used primarily in academic and logical testing contexts to describe a preliminary stage of advancement or a forward-moving phase that precedes a primary event. It represents an initial step in a sequence that establishes the necessary conditions for further progress.

inclarive

C1

A noun referring to a rhetorical or logical construct that is intentionally broad yet lacks specific detail, often used to encompass various possibilities without committing to one. It describes a state where inclusion is prioritized over precision, leading to a calculated ambiguity.

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