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rim

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of rim

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
  • the rim of a glass
Synonyms of rim

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

ambit

brink, crest, curb, cusp, lip

ceiling, maximum

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

borderland, frontier, march, outskirts, pale, selvage

lap

shore
Near Antonyms of rim

center, core, heart

inner, inside, interior, middle, within

rim

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of rim

to serve as a border for
  • Long lashes rimmed his eyes.
Synonyms of rim

border, bound, edge, frame, fringe, margin, skirt
Words Related to rim

hem, trim

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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