Synonyms of margin

margin 1 of 2

noun

ˈmär-jən 

as in edge

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something

the margins of the paper should only be an inch wide

Synonyms & Similar Words

• edge
• perimeter
• edging
• boundary
• circumference
• border
• confines
• rim
• end
• verge
• periphery
• brim
• frame
• fringe
• bound
• skirt
• outskirts
• compass
• hem
• borderline
• skirting
• extent
• maximum
• cusp
• lip
• limitation
• brink
• crest
• shore
• ceiling
• mere
• curb
• restriction
• demarcation
• measure
• frontier
• ambit
• termination
• lap
• march
• pale
• selvage
• borderland

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• center
• heart
• core
• within
• middle
• interior
• inside
• inner

margin

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verb

as in to border

to serve as a border for

the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• border
• edge
• bound
• rim
• fringe
• surround
• frame
• skirt
• circle
• outline
• define
• trace
• trim
• encircle
• loop
• round
• hem
• limit
• enclose
• demarcate
• wall
• sketch
• circumscribe
• restrict
• ring
• control
• delineate
• curb
• silhouette
• confine
• check
• restrain
• girth
• compass
• environ
• girdle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of margin

Noun

The film continues Majidi’s longstanding thematic preoccupation with the moral pressures faced by people on society’s margins, as seen in earlier festival-winning works like The Color of Paradise (1999) and Baran (2001). — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Build in a margin of error Think back to the promises your colleague has made to you, write them down and compare them to the outcome. — Dorie Clark, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Verb

Protecting margins The challenge isn’t simply detecting token theft or fraud, but rather deciding how to respond. — Sarita Singh, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

Model private label as taking on manufacturer-grade risk, not just margin upside, before scaling it. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026