Limit

/ˈlɪmɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.

There is a speed limit of 55 miles per hour on this highway.

The maximum amount of something that is allowed.

The bank has a limit on the amount you can withdraw from your account daily.

A restriction on what is possible or permissible.

There is no limit to what you can achieve if you work hard.

verb

To set a boundary or restrict something.

The school decided to limit the number of students in each class.

To restrict the range or scope of something.

We need to limit our expenditure to stay within budget.

Middle English limite, from Latin limitare 'to bound, to limit'.

push the limits

To go beyond what is considered normal or acceptable.

limit one's options

To restrict the choices available.

no limits

Describes a situation with no constraints.

boundary

A line that marks the limits of an area.

restrain

To prevent someone or something from doing something.

maximum

The greatest amount possible.

To set boundaries in a situation.

You need to limit your time on social media.

To reach the edge or maximum of something.

We pushed it to the limit on that last run.