Pronunciation

/ˈlɪmɪt/

Definitions

• Noun: The maximum amount, level, or extent allowed; a restriction on size, quantity, or time. For example: “There’s a weight limit on checked luggage.”

  • Geographical sense: The boundary or furthest point beyond which something does not extend or is not permitted. Example: “The city limits.”
  • Financial sense: The maximum amount of money that can be borrowed or spent. Example: “We exceeded our credit card limit last month.”

• Verb: To restrict or set a maximum boundary for (something), especially with regards to quantity, time, or activity. Example: “The government has limited the number of cars per household.”

Phrases

• “Push the limits” means to try to exceed what is usually possible or considered normal.
• “Within limits” suggests staying within acceptable boundaries or restrictions.
• “No limit” implies that there is no restriction or cap on something.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The company imposed strict time limits on meetings to increase efficiency.”
• As geographical noun: “The small town was located just outside the county limits.”
• As verb: “Her health problems have limited her ability to travel.”

Synonyms

• Boundary
• Restriction
• Cap
• Ceiling
• Threshold
• Bounds
• Constraints
• Boundaries
• Maximum
• Limitation

Antonyms

• Freedom
• Unrestricted
• Unlimited
• Boundless
• Unconfined