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boundary

/ˈbaʊndri/
English Definition
n. dividing line
中文释义
边界
Example Sentence

The river's shifting course over centuries has blurred the historical boundary between the two neighboring states.

几个世纪以来河流的改道模糊了两个相邻州之间的历史边界。

Synonyms
border frontier perimeter
Antonyms
center interior
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
bound (boundary) + ary (noun).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “boundary”?

  1. A Dividing line
  2. B An event or occurrence
  3. C A small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or originally owned it
  4. D Entering by force
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A — Dividing line. “boundary” means dividing line.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “dividing line”?

  1. A boundary
  2. B keepsake
  3. C happening
  4. D invasion
Show answer

A — boundary. “boundary” means dividing line.

Common questions about “boundary”

What does “boundary” mean?

boundary — dividing line. In Chinese: 边界.

How do you pronounce “boundary”?

boundary is pronounced /ˈbaʊndri/.

How is “boundary” used in a sentence?

The river's shifting course over centuries has blurred the historical boundary between the two neighboring states. (几个世纪以来河流的改道模糊了两个相邻州之间的历史边界。)

What are synonyms for “boundary”?

border, frontier, perimeter — all close in meaning to boundary (dividing line).

What is the opposite of “boundary”?

center, interior — each the opposite of boundary (dividing line).

Is “boundary” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. boundary is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “boundary”?

bound (boundary) + ary (noun).

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