boundary
noun
Simple meaning
A line or limit that marks where something ends.
Pronunciation
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bowndereeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbaʊndɚi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The dividing line or location between two areas.
figurativeoften in the plural
The bounds, confines, or limits between immaterial things (such as one's comfort zone, privacy, or professional sphere and the realm beyond).
cricket
An event whereby the ball is struck and either touches or passes over a boundary (with or without bouncing), usually resulting in an award of 4 (four) or 6 (six) runs respectively for the batting team.
philippines
Commission paid by a bus or jeepney driver to a public transportation operator for taking passengers, or the excess collected fares taken as daily wage.
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This meaning: The dividing line or location between two areas.
Used this way, boundary is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use boundary
- “We need to set a clear boundary so everyone understands the rules.”
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Synonyms
Sense: dividing line or location between two areas
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