B2 verb ニュートラル

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'.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
border
Verb
border
形容詞
bordering
関連
borderline
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: border

例文

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.

語族

名詞
border
Verb
border
形容詞
bordering
関連
borderline

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

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

📖

語源

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

文法パターン

transitive: border + [object] intransitive: border + on + [quality/state] passive: be bordered by + [noun]
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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: border

関連単語

presolvful

C1

A specialized noun referring to a preliminary batch of information or the initial capacity required to begin resolving a complex issue. It describes the state of having gathered enough preparatory elements to initiate a formal solution process.

dephotoation

C1

Describes the intentional removal or degradation of photographic qualities and realistic details to achieve a stylized or abstract visual effect. It is primarily used in digital art and media theory to define a shift away from high-fidelity realism.

semiprobine

C1

To conduct a preliminary or partial investigation into a system, process, or subject to assess initial conditions or feasibility. It is typically used in technical or analytical contexts to describe a non-exhaustive initial scan performed before committing to a full-scale inquiry.

bivenship

C1

Pertaining to the legal framework or status derived from the Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents precedent, which allows individuals to sue federal officials for constitutional violations. It describes the specific remedial and procedural characteristics of such legal actions within the federal court system.

monoultimive

C1

Describes the single, final element or unique terminal point in a specific sequence or process. It is used to emphasize that there is only one concluding step or outcome possible in a given logical or physical progression.

hypersancttion

C1

A hypersancttion refers to an exceptionally severe, multi-layered, or totalizing penalty imposed by an authority or governing body. It describes a level of punishment or restriction that goes far beyond standard disciplinary measures, often aiming to completely isolate the target economically or socially.

informate

C1

A term referring to the information or data automatically generated by a computerized process, which provides visibility into the underlying activities of an organization. Unlike simple automation, which merely replaces human labor, this concept focuses on the capacity of technology to translate processes into readable information for analysis.

intrajudcy

C1

To conduct an internal evaluation or legal assessment within an organization or specific body to resolve a conflict or issue before it is moved to an external authority. This verb describes the process of deliberate internal adjudication used to maintain control over institutional standards.

unifacion

C1

Unification is the process of combining or merging separate parts, organizations, or countries into a single, cohesive whole. It refers to the structural or conceptual act of creating a unified entity from diverse components.

hyperclaudal

C1

Describing a state of extreme closure, excessive isolation, or severe restriction within a system or structure. It is frequently used in technical, theoretical, or test-specific contexts to denote a high degree of impenetrability that prevents external interaction or influence.

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