Limit Definition & Meaning

limit
noun
  1. the greatest possible degree of something; "what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior"; "to the limit of his ability"
  2. final or latest limiting point
  3. as far as something can go
  4. the boundary of a specific area
  5. the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
  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"
verb
  1. place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
  2. restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
  3. decide upon or fix definitely; "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters"

Synonyms for limit

bound adj

confined by bonds; "bound and gagged hostages" held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical

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boundary noun

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something a line determining the limits of an area the greatest

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bounds noun

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

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circumscribe verb

draw a line around; "He drew a circle around the points" restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a

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confine verb

place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot

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demarcation noun

the boundary of a specific area a conceptual separation or distinction

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limitation noun

a principle that limits the extent of something

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restrain verb

keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper

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restrict verb

place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school" place under restrictions; limit access to

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throttle noun

a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine a pedal that controls the throttle valve

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"Limit" in song lyrics

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  • "They can't stop the New No Limit"
    504 Boyz f/ Slay Sean, Young Blaze — Yeah Yeah
  • "Who we be, the New No Limit"
    504 Boyz f/ Slay Sean, Young Blaze — Yeah Yeah
  • "How man heard Sky's the Limit?"
    504 Boyz f/ Magic — No Limit

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Frequently asked questions

What does limit mean?
the greatest possible degree of something; "what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior"; "to the limit of his ability" final or latest limiting point as far as something can go the boundary of a specific area the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed; "there are limits on the amount you can bet
What part of speech is limit?
Limit is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does limit have?
Limit has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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