A1 noun Neutro #2,736 mais comum

frontier

/ˈfrʌntɪə/

A frontier is a border between two countries. It is also the edge of a land where people have just started to live and build.

Exemplos

3 de 5
1

The travelers reached the frontier at midnight.

The people traveling arrived at the border at 12:00 AM.

2

International law defines the frontier between the two nations.

World laws explain the border line between the two countries.

3

Living on the frontier was very hard for the family.

Living at the edge of the wild land was difficult for the family.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
frontier
Adjetivo
frontier
Relacionado
frontiersman
💡

Dica de memorização

Think of the 'Front' of a 'Tier' (level) - it is the very front edge of where we are going.

Quiz rápido

The explorers wanted to see what was beyond the ________.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: frontier

Exemplos

1

The travelers reached the frontier at midnight.

everyday

The people traveling arrived at the border at 12:00 AM.

2

International law defines the frontier between the two nations.

formal

World laws explain the border line between the two countries.

3

Living on the frontier was very hard for the family.

informal

Living at the edge of the wild land was difficult for the family.

4

The study of Mars is the next frontier for science.

academic

Learning about Mars is the next big step for science.

5

Our firm seeks to open a new frontier in the Asian market.

business

Our company wants to start new business in Asia.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
frontier
Adjetivo
frontier
Relacionado
frontiersman

Colocações comuns

cross the frontier to go over the border
frontier town a town located near a border
mountain frontier a border made of mountains
new frontier a new area of knowledge or land
frontier guard a person who protects the border

Frases Comuns

the final frontier

the last place left to explore (often used for space)

frontier spirit

the brave feeling of people exploring new lands

scientific frontier

the most advanced part of science

Frequentemente confundido com

frontier vs border

A border is a specific legal line; a frontier is the wider area or region near that line.

frontier vs front

A front is the forward part of something; a frontier is a boundary of a territory.

📝

Notas de uso

Use 'frontier' when talking about history or the limits of what humans know. It sounds more adventurous than the word 'border'.

⚠️

Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use 'frontier' for the front of a house, but 'front' should be used instead.

💡

Dica de memorização

Think of the 'Front' of a 'Tier' (level) - it is the very front edge of where we are going.

📖

Origem da palavra

From the Old French word 'frontiere', meaning the front part or the borderland of a country.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one frontier, two frontiers Often used as an adjective before nouns like 'town' or 'life'
🌍

Contexto cultural

In American history, 'The Frontier' refers to the westward moving border of European settlement.

Quiz rápido

The explorers wanted to see what was beyond the ________.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: frontier

Palavras relacionadas

anticisist

C1

To actively challenge, subvert, or dismantle cisnormative assumptions and institutional gender binaries. This verb describes the proactive process of advocating for gender-diverse perspectives by questioning established social norms.

intermovy

C1

The dynamic and reciprocal movement or exchange occurring between different groups, systems, or states. It specifically highlights the fluid transition and interplay of elements as they shift from one context to another.

exmarist

C1

A person who was formerly a member of the Marist Brothers or the Society of Mary, or a former student who attended a Marist educational institution. It refers to someone who maintains an identity or connection with the Marist tradition after leaving the formal organization.

unmanfy

C1

To deprive someone or something of traditionally masculine qualities, strength, or vigor. It is often used figuratively to describe the process of making a person or a concept appear weak, vulnerable, or less assertive than expected.

obvolvence

C1

The state or condition of being wrapped, enveloped, or enshrouded by a surrounding layer. It is used both literally in biological contexts to describe a covering and metaphorically to describe being obscured or hidden.

oblucation

C1

To render something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible, especially through the use of complex language or ambiguous details. It involves intentionally making a concept difficult to perceive or understand to hide the truth or avoid directness.

overprivine

C1

A formal noun referring to the state or condition of possessing excessive social or economic privilege, often to the point where it diminishes one's ability to empathize with others. It describes a structural or individual abundance of advantages that creates a disconnect from the realities of the less fortunate.

intrapaty

C1

Refers to activities, discussions, or conflicts occurring within a single political party rather than between different parties. It describes the internal dynamics, factionalism, or cohesion among members of the same political organization.

subvadful

C1

To subvadful means to perform a comprehensive and intensive verification of the fundamental layers of a system, argument, or physical structure. It implies a deep-dive analysis that goes beyond surface-level inspection to ensure that hidden foundations are entirely secure and functional.

dislegly

C1

A test-specific term used to describe something that is not permitted by law or established rules. It characterizes actions, behaviors, or documents that violate a formal code or legal standard within a controlled linguistic simulation.

Foi útil?
Nenhum comentário ainda. Seja o primeiro a compartilhar suas ideias!

Comece a aprender idiomas gratuitamente

Comece Grátis