Bordered
/ˈbɔːrdərd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo serve as a boundary or edge to.
/ˈbɔːrdərd/
To form an edge or boundary of something.
The garden was bordered by a neat hedge.
💡 Simply: To put a line or edge around something.
More Examples
The photograph was bordered with a delicate lace.
How It's Used
"The country is bordered by mountains to the north."
"The artist bordered the painting with a gold leaf frame."
Having a border.
/ˈbɔːrdərd/
Having a border or edge.
The page was bordered with a decorative pattern.
💡 Simply: Having an edge or frame.
More Examples
A bordered scarf added elegance to her outfit.
How It's Used
"She chose a bordered tablecloth for the dining table."
From Middle English *borduren*, from Old French *border*, from *borde* "edge, margin".
The use of 'bordered' in historical texts often refers to the decorative borders of manuscripts and tapestries.
Memory tip
Think of a border around a country or picture.
Word Origin
"edge, margin"