Synonyms of boundary

boundary

noun

ˈbau̇n-d(ə-)rē 

1

as in limit

a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go

parents have to set boundaries for their children, and the children want them to

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limit
• limitation
• confines
• line
• end
• extent
• barrier
• bound
• ceiling
• cap
• termination
• border
• edge
• fence
• margin
• terminus
• extremity
• wall
• rim
• outside
• verge
• fag end
• hedge
• restraint
• stop
• brim
• bar

2

as in perimeter

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something

that chalk line marks the boundary of our playing field

Synonyms & Similar Words

• perimeter
• edge
• border
• confines
• circumference
• edging
• margin
• rim
• end
• periphery
• verge
• fringe
• frame
• bound
• skirt
• outskirts
• brim
• compass
• hem
• skirting
• borderline
• extent
• cusp
• demarcation
• lip
• limitation
• maximum
• restriction
• crest
• curb
• shore
• brink
• frontier
• ceiling
• mere
• termination
• ambit
• borderland
• measure
• march
• lap
• selvage
• pale

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• center
• heart
• core
• within
• interior
• middle
• inside
• inner

Examples of boundary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another commenter recommended setting firm boundaries for the future. —Toria Sheffield, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024

According to pet website Rover, cats typically bond most with individuals who respect their boundaries, understand their body language, and engage in regular positive interactions. —Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024

That clear direction is what inspired Monika Elling, the founder of Foundations Marketing Group (FMG), to explore, accelerate, and redefine the boundaries of the wine industry. —Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024

Protected by multiple layers of encrypted passwords and NDAs, Mark Zuckerberg’s new project on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, 2,400 miles from mainland America, is pushing privacy towards new boundaries. —Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024