bordering
|bor/der/ing|
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/ˈbɔrdərɪŋ/
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/ˈbɔːdərɪŋ/
(border)
boundary line
Etymology
Etymology Information
'border' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'bordure', where 'bord' meant 'edge'.
Historical Evolution
'bordure' transformed into the Middle English word 'border', and eventually became the modern English word 'border'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'edge or boundary', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to be adjacent to'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'border'.
The garden is bordering the river.
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Adjective 1
being adjacent or next to something.
The bordering countries signed a peace treaty.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45