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margin

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of margin

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 of margin

border, borderline, bound, boundary, brim, circumference, compass, confines, edge, edging, end, frame, fringe, hem, perimeter, periphery, rim, skirt, skirting, verge

Words Related to margin

brink, crest, curb, cusp, lip

ceiling, maximum

demarcation, extent, limitation, measure, mere, restriction, termination

borderland, frontier, march, outskirts, pale, selvage

Near Antonyms of margin

center, core, heart

inner, inside, interior, middle, within

margin

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of margin

to serve as a border for

the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks

Synonyms of margin

border, bound, edge, frame, fringe, rim, skirt

Words Related to margin

circumscribe, define, delineate, demarcate, outline, silhouette, sketch, trace

circle, compass, encircle, enclose (also inclose), environ, girdle, girth, loop, ring, round, surround, wall

check, confine, control, curb, limit, restrain, restrict

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