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- pronunciation:
- mar
jihn
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an edge or the area near it; border.
It is not safe to drive along the margin of a highway.Flowers were planted at the margin of the woods.- synonyms:
- border, frame, rim, verge
- similar words:
- bound, boundary, circuit, edge, fringe, hem, lip
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| definition 2: |
the blank space between written or printed matter and the edge of a page.
The teacher asked us to leave a wide margin on our papers.- similar words:
- border, edge, frame
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| definition 3: |
an extra amount allowed in case more than expected is necessary.
Leave a margin of time when driving in stormy weather.- similar words:
- excess, latitude, play, safety
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| related words: |
bound, line, minimum |
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