This is the 2961st most frequent Russian word.
границей
The Russian word "границей" means "border" or "boundary" in English.
Here, 'границей' refers to the dividing line or boundary between countries, in this case, Poland.
Я живу недалеко от границы с Польшей.
I live near the border with Poland.
In this sentence, 'границей' metaphorically represents a limit or boundary in terms of personal capability.
Человек преодолел свои границы в спорте.
The person surpassed their limits in sports.
Here, 'границей' is utilized to denote a conceptual limit, referring to the extent of what is possible.