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'.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'OR' in bORder as the 'Outer Rim' of an area.
Quiz rápido
The arrogance he displayed during the meeting was so extreme that it began to _______ on professional misconduct.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: border
Exemplos
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.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
Notas de uso
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'.
Erros comuns
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'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'OR' in bORder as the 'Outer Rim' of an area.
Origem da palavra
From the Old French 'border', meaning to put a hem or edge on a garment, derived from 'bort' (edge/ship's side).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In academic and political contexts, the verb 'bordering' is frequently used to discuss geopolitical relations and the sharing of resources between neighboring territories.
Quiz rápido
The arrogance he displayed during the meeting was so extreme that it began to _______ on professional misconduct.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: border
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