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borderline vs border

border vs borderline

borderline and border both are nouns.

borderline is an adjective but border is not an adjective.

borderline is not a verb while border is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
borderline Yes Yes No No
border Yes No Yes No
As nouns, borderline and border are synonyms defined as:
  • borderline and border: a line that indicates a boundary
Other synonyms of borderline include boundary line, delimitation, mete.
borderline (noun) border (noun)
a line that indicates a boundary a strip forming the outer edge of something
a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
a line that indicates a boundary
the boundary of a surface
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
borderline (adjective) border (adjective)
of questionable or minimal quality
borderline (verb) border (verb)
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
enclose in or as if in a frame
provide with a border or edge
form the boundary of; be contiguous to
Difference between borderline and border

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