Meaning & Definition of Limit in English
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Limit
/lɪmət/
noun
1. The greatest possible degree of something
- "What he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior"
- "To the limit of his ability"
synonym:
- limit,
- bound,
- boundary
2. Final or latest limiting point
synonym:
- terminus ad quem,
- terminal point,
- limit
3. As far as something can go
synonym:
- limit
4. The boundary of a specific area
synonym:
- limit,
- demarcation,
- demarcation line
5. The mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
synonym:
- limit,
- limit point,
- point of accumulation
6. The greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
- "There are limits on the amount you can bet"
- "It is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight"
synonym:
- limit,
- limitation
verb
1. Place limits on (extent or access)
- "Restrict the use of this parking lot"
- "Limit the time you can spend with your friends"
synonym:
- restrict,
- restrain,
- trammel,
- limit,
- bound,
- confine,
- throttle
2. Restrict or confine, "i limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
synonym:
- limit,
- circumscribe,
- confine
3. Decide upon or fix definitely
- "Fix the variables"
- "Specify the parameters"
synonym:
- specify,
- set,
- determine,
- define,
- fix,
- limit
Examples of using
Don't limit a child to your own learning, for he was born in another time.
Witnesses told police that the train was travelling way over the speed limit when it derailed going around a bend.
There's no speed limit.