Meaning & use

boundary

noun·Everyday

A line or limit that marks the edge of an area, or a point separating acceptable from unacceptable behavior.

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The old stone wall marks the boundary between the two farms.

She set a clear boundary with her coworkers about answering emails after hours.

A note on using this word

Boundry is a common misspelling of boundary; keep the 'a' before the final 'ry.'

Words with a similar meaning

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