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limit

/ˈlɪm.ɪt/noun, verb2 syllables

Limit means: place limits on (extent or amount or access).

Synonyms for limit30

noun, as in the greatest possible degree of something

bound, boundary

noun, as in final or latest limiting point

terminus ad quem, terminal point

noun, as in the boundary of a specific area

demarcation, demarcation line

noun, as in the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity

limit point, point of accumulation

noun, as in the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

limitation

verb, as in place limits on (extent or amount or access)

restrict, trammel, bound, confine, throttle

verb, as in decide upon or fix definitely

specify, set, determine, define, fix

verb, as in restrict or confine within limits

circumscribe, confine to

also used for limit

check, straiten, behedge, blunt, crimp, delay, difficult, diminish, forestay, interfere

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What does limit mean?9

verb

1

place limits on (extent or amount or access)“restrict the use of this parking lot”

2

decide upon or fix definitely“fix the variables”

3

restrict or confine within limits“I limit you to two visits to the pub a day”

noun

1

the greatest possible degree of something“what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior”

2

final or latest limiting point

3

the boundary of a specific area

4

the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity

5

the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed“there are limits on the amount you can bet”

6

as far as something can go

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Limit in a sentence

  • But by using fire-fighting helicopters, we have already managed to largely limit fires.LeeSooHa
  • Some of the time, drinkers know their limit.Eccles17
  • While we do have a limit in place, it might not be strict enough.hecko
  • Don't defy their orders, just limit yourself to obeying them.marcelostockle
  • You were exceeding the speed limit, weren't you?CK
  • There are limits, you see, to our friend's intelligence.Hybrid
  • Before we begin, let's discuss your limits, boundaries, and any specific desires you have.Ahha
  • I'm not one to pick a fight, but my patience does have its limits.frpzzd

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of limit

as a noun

plural
limits

as a verb

past tense
limited
present participle
limiting
third-person singular
limits
past participle
limited