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boundaries

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/ˈbaʊndəriz/ · bound-a-ries

A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.

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Meanings

nounformal

A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.

ایک لکیر جو کسی علاقے کی حدود کو نشان زد کرتی ہے؛ ایک تقسیم کرنے والی لکیر۔

حدود

hudood

Synonyms

limits borders edgesحدودسرحدیںخطوط

Antonyms

freedom open space unrestricted areaآزادیکھلا علاقہبے حد علاقہ

Common Collocations

set boundaries
cross boundaries
respect boundaries

Example Sentences

He needs to set clear boundaries in his relationships.

اسے اپنے تعلقات میں واضح حدود قائم کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔

Usay apne taluqaat mein wazeh hudood qaim karne ki zarurat hai.

The boundaries of the property are marked with a fence.

جائیداد کی حدود ایک باڑ سے نشان زد کی گئی ہیں۔

Jahidat ki hudood aik baar se nishaanzad ki gayi hain.

Understanding emotional boundaries is important for mental health.

ذہنی صحت کے لئے جذباتی حدود کو سمجھنا اہم ہے۔

Zahni sehat ke liye jazbaati hudood ko samajhna ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

barriers:While 'boundaries' refer to limits or lines separating areas, 'barriers' are obstacles that prevent movement or access.

limits:Limits indicate maximum or minimum levels, while boundaries define the physical or conceptual edges.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of boundaries as the fence around your personal space.

Imagine a garden enclosed by a fence indicating the boundaries of the property.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

حدود سے آگے نہ جاؤ۔

Hudood se aage na jao.

Do not go beyond the boundaries.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "boundaria" — a limit or boundary

First known use: 14th century

The term evolved from the Middle English 'boundarie', which was derived from Latin.