Border on
verbal phrase
To almost become a certain kind of condition or behavior.
His love for her bordered on obsession.
Often appears as...
- border on obsession
- border on surreal
verbal phrase
To be very close to a particular state or quality.
Her casual attitude bordered on negligence.
Often appears as...
- border on negligence
- border on disrespectful
verbal phrase
To almost become a certain kind of condition or behavior.
His love for her bordered on obsession.
Often appears as...
- border on obsession
- border on surreal
verbal phrase
To be very close to a particular state or quality.
Her casual attitude bordered on negligence.
Often appears as...
- border on negligence
- border on disrespectful
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Use 'border on' to express strong emotions or actions that are almost excessive.
His passion for the subject bordered on fanaticism.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Border on' suggests that something is almost negative or undesirable.
Her persistence bordered on annoying.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Overlap
At times, 'border on' can imply a positive quality taken to an admirable limit.
The chef's attention to detail bordered on perfection.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Use 'border on' to express strong emotions or actions that are almost excessive.
His passion for the subject bordered on fanaticism.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Border on' suggests that something is almost negative or undesirable.
Her persistence bordered on annoying.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Overlap
At times, 'border on' can imply a positive quality taken to an admirable limit.
The chef's attention to detail bordered on perfection.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Use 'border on' to express strong emotions or actions that are almost excessive.
His passion for the subject bordered on fanaticism.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Border on' suggests that something is almost negative or undesirable.
Her persistence bordered on annoying.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Overlap
At times, 'border on' can imply a positive quality taken to an admirable limit.
The chef's attention to detail bordered on perfection.
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