What is another word for boundary?

Common synonyms for boundary include bound, bounds, edge, limit.

What is the opposite of boundary?

Antonyms of boundary include center, middle, interior, inside, core.

Synonyms for

Boundary

Noun / ˈbaʊndɜ:i: / / ˈbaʊndri: / Another word for boundary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line

Synonyms & similar words

bound bounds edge limit border edge frontier limit line perimeter periphery rim brink margin circumference bound partition divide separation barrier enclosure fence hedge wall

Synonyms by register

Formal

limit frontier perimeter demarcation

Informal

edge line border end

Literary

confine verge brink

Antonyms

center middle interior inside core heart

Common collocations

property boundary
set a boundary
cross the boundary
boundary line
personal boundary
boundary dispute
boundary wall
boundary marker

Word family

noun boundary

verb bound

adjective bounded

adverb boundedly

Usage note

While 'boundary' can refer to a physical line, it is also commonly used metaphorically for limits in relationships or behavior. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

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