Borderline and Cusp

Borderline

Borderline noun - The line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something.
Usage example: the actual borderline separating the two properties is now being disputed

Cusp and borderline are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cusp" instead a noun "Borderline".

Nearby Words: border, borderland

Cusp

Cusp noun - An interval of time just before the onset of something.
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Synonyms for Cusp

Borderline and cusp are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Borderline" instead a noun "Cusp".
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