Synonyms for

Margin

Verb / ˈmɑ:rdʒʌn / Another word for margin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The edge or border of something, especially of a page, column, or area.

Synonyms & similar words

perimeter leeway grossprofitmargin securitydeposit allowance tolerance grossprofit border border edge perimeter fringe periphery rim boundary brim hem skirt extremity limit outline frame marge bound verge frontier circumference

Synonyms by register

Formal

border edge periphery hem

Informal

side space gap

Literary

verge brink fringe

Antonyms

center middle core heart interior bulk

Common collocations

  • profit margin
  • margin of error
  • on the margin
  • leave a margin
  • writing margins
  • tight margin
  • narrow margin
  • economic margin

Word family

noun margin
verb margin
adjective marginal

Usage note

Often used in financial contexts (profit margin) or in relation to text (writing margins). Can also refer to a slight advantage or difference.

Example sentences

  1. The margin of the book was filled with small drawings.
  2. The teacher wrote comments in the margin of the student's paper.
  3. The company's profit margin was very high this year.
  4. The runner finished just one second ahead of her competitor, with a very small margin of victory.
  5. The printer was set to leave a half-inch margin on all sides of the document.

Quotes

  • "The margin is narrow, but the responsibility is clear." - John F. Kennedy
  • "Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable." - Coco Chanel
  • "People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed." - Tony Robbins

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