Synonyms for

Margins

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

Definition

Margins refer to the blank space around the content of a page, such as the space between the text and the edge of the paper.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

borders peripheries edges extremities

Informal

sides edges outskirts

Literary

fringes bounds rims

Antonyms

center middle interior core heart bulk

Common collocations

  • profit margins
  • page margins
  • operating margins
  • tight margins
  • thin margins
  • wide margins
  • economic margins
  • writing on the margins

Word family

noun margin
verb marginate
adjective marginal

Usage note

Often used in business contexts to refer to profit or financial difference. Can also refer to the blank space around text on a page.

Example sentences

  1. The margins of the book are too narrow, making it hard to read.
  2. Please write your essay with one-inch margins.
  3. I like to doodle in the margins of my notebook during class.
  4. The printer cut off some of the text because the margins were too small.
  5. The margins of the painting were decorated with gold leaf.

Quotes

  • The margins are where the magic happens. It's where you can take notes, doodle, and make the book your own. - Unknown
  • The margins are where we find the space to reflect on the text and on ourselves. - Parker Palmer
  • The most important things in life are often found in the margins. - Unknown

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