border on (Meaning)

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border on (v)

come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character

The two countries border on each other, sharing a long history of diplomacy and conflict.
Our property's backyard borders on a dense forest, providing a serene backdrop to our home.
The road we were driving on seemed to border on infinity, stretching endlessly into the horizon.
His remarks border on the absurd, lacking any semblance of logical coherence.
The colors of the painting subtly border on each other, creating a beautiful gradient effect.
The company's actions border on unethical behavior, raising concerns among shareholders.
Her talent for storytelling borders on the extraordinary, captivating audiences with each word.
The movie's plotline seems to border on fantasy, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.
The weather forecast predicts temperatures that border on freezing, urging residents to bundle up.
His behavior borders on rudeness, often leaving others feeling slighted or ignored.

come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character

seem, trench (on), resemble,touch (on), verge (on),suggest, look,approach, measure up (to), near

No antonyms found.

The two countries border on each other, sharing a long history of diplomacy and conflict.

Our property's backyard borders on a dense forest, providing a serene backdrop to our home.

The road we were driving on seemed to border on infinity, stretching endlessly into the horizon.

His remarks border on the absurd, lacking any semblance of logical coherence.