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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

brink, crest, curb, cusp, lip

ceiling, maximum

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

borderland, frontier, march, outskirts, pale, selvage

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

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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