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boundary

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/ˈbaʊndəri/ · bound-a-ry

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

Meanings

nounformal

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

ایک لکیر جو کسی علاقے کی حدود کا تعین کرتی ہے؛ ایک تقسیم کی لکیر۔

حد

had

Formal: سرحد

Synonyms

limitedgeborderحدبارکنارہ

Antonyms

centerinteriormiddleدرمیاناندرباہری

Common Collocations

  • property boundary
  • national boundary
  • boundary line

Example Sentences

The property boundary is marked by a fence.

جائداد کی حد ایک باڑ کے ذریعے نشان زد کی گئی ہے۔

Jaidad ki had aik baad ke zariye nishaan zad ki gayi hai.

They decided to establish clear boundaries in their relationship.

انہوں نے اپنے تعلقات میں واضح حدود قائم کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Unhon ne apne taluqaat mein wazeh hadood qaim karne ka faisla kiya.

The boundary between the two countries is heavily fortified.

دو ممالک کے درمیان کی سرحد کو سختی سے محفوظ بنایا گیا ہے۔

Do mulkon ke darmiyan ki sard ko sakhti se mehfooz banaya gaya hai.

Easily Confused With

fence:A fence is a physical structure, while a boundary can also be metaphorical.

Word Family

bounded
adjectiveمحدود
boundaryless
adjectiveبےحد

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a boundary as a boundary line you can't cross.

Imagine a fence that separates two different areas.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کی سرحدوں میں آجا، پھر ہم بھی دیکھیں گے۔

Mohabbat ki sardoon mein aaja, phir hum bhi dekhein ge.

Come into the boundaries of love, then we shall also see.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آگ میں ہاتھ نہ ڈالنا۔

Aag mein haath na daalna.

Do not put your hand in the fire.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "boundarie" — a limit or a dividing line

First known use: 14th century

The term 'boundary' originated from the Middle English word 'boundarie', which describes a line that marks the limits of an area. It has evolved to refer to both physical and metaphorical divisions.