Geographical Boundaries

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun the line that separates one country, state, province, etc., from another; the border

adjective of, relating to, or characteristic of a border

adverb on or near a border

  • The patient's symptoms are borderline between two different medical conditions.
  • I think his behavior is borderline crazy sometimes.
  • She's always on the borderline of getting in trouble.
  • The line between success and failure is often borderline thin.

noun A territorial limit; a boundary

verb To move by leaps or bounds; to be destined or certain to do something

adjective Tied; secured; heading or having a direction towards a specified destination

  • The documents are bound together in a folder for easy reference.
  • I'm bound to forget my keys if I don't put them in the same place every day.
  • I heard they're bound to win the game tonight.
  • His determination is bound to lead him to success in the future.