border on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To share a border with.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The town borders on the forest, so there are often deer on the road.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To be almost like some other thing; to verge on.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Gần giống với một điều gì khác; đứng ở ranh giới
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “border on” mean?
To share a border with.
Is “border on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.