(informal, chiefly US) Very nearly
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On the verge on
“Or maybe he would prefer something along the lines of suicidal confessions of a mind bordering on death and raving lunacy.”
Adjacent to, or being in contact with at some point or line
(informal, chiefly US) Very nearly
In close proximity to
In the same way or to the same degree as
Next to in position or location
At or to a short distance away from (a place)
On the cusp of doing something
Present participle for to be close, adjacent, or nearly reach a specific limit or quality
“The team's performance in the championship game will border on perfection if they continue to play at this level.”
Present participle for to be next to, or touching, something
“The garden beautifully landscaped in colorful flowers and trimmed hedges, border on the majestic entrance of the grand estate.”
Present participle for to come close in quantity or quality
“Their team's performance in the championship game will border on perfection.”
Present participle for to be very close to, physically or figuratively
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