Synonyms of margin

margin 1 of 2

noun

ˈmär-jən 

as in edge

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

the margins of the paper should only be an inch wide

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

margin

2 of 2

verb

as in to border

to serve as a border for

the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• border
• edge
• bound
• rim
• fringe
• surround
• frame
• skirt
• circle
• outline
• define
• trace
• trim
• encircle
• round
• loop
• hem
• limit
• inclose
• enclose
• demarcate
• wall
• sketch
• circumscribe
• restrict
• ring
• control
• delineate
• curb
• silhouette
• confine
• check
• restrain
• girth
• compass
• environ
• girdle

Examples of margin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Local carmakers are engaged in a fierce price war, driving down margins across the industry. —Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 30 Oct. 2024

In the race for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, the poll also indicated Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Holly led Republican former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers of White Lake, 47.2% to 45.5%, also within the margin of error. —Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024

Verb

Crypto financial products range from stocks and mutual funds to margin loans and bank deposits. —Jay Clayton, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022

This isn’t the first time Son has linked IPO mandates to margin loans. —Ruth David, Bloomberg.com, 16 Feb. 2022