bordering
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈbɔːdərɪŋ/
KK: /ˈbɔrdərɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Having a common boundary or edge with something else.
Example
The two countries are bordering each other, sharing a long line of land.
Conversation
Did you know that my town is bordering the river?
No way! That sounds beautiful.
Yeah, we often go for walks along the bordering paths.
I bet it’s a great place to relax and enjoy nature.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
adjacent
contiguous
neighboring
Antonyms
distant
remote
separate
verb
Definition
To be next to or touch something along a line or edge.
Example
The park is bordering the river, providing a beautiful view.
Tense Forms
Past: bordered
Past Participle: bordered
Conversation
I heard the park is bordering the new shopping center now.
Really? That sounds like a great place to hang out.
Yeah, I can't wait to see how they connect the two areas.
Root Explanation
Bordering → It is formed from "border" (from Old French *bordure*, meaning edge or boundary) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate an action or process). The word "bordering" refers to the action or state of being at the edge or boundary of something.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'border' as the 'edge' of something, and the '-ing' shows that it is an ongoing action or state. This helps you remember that 'bordering' means being at the edge.
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