Bourne (Noun)
Meaning 1
An archaic term for a boundary.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
An archaic term for a goal or destination.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The weary traveler trudged through the desert, his bourne the distant oasis on the horizon.
- The explorers had set their bourne as the uncharted island, rumored to be filled with hidden riches.
- The knights vowed to reach their bourne, the sacred temple, before nightfall.
- After years of studying, her bourne was finally within reach – a degree from the prestigious university.
- The hikers pressed on, their bourne the mountain summit, where they would watch the sunrise.