bourne

[bawrn, bohrn] / bɔrn, boʊrn /

NOUN

limit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cap ceiling check curb deadline maximum restraint restriction

STRONG

absolute border bound brim brink circumscription conclusion confinement confines destination edge end extremity fence finality goal limitation margin obstruction rim termination tops ultimate utmost verge

WEAK

bitter end bottom line breaking point cutoff point end point farthest point farthest reach the max the most

Antonyms

STRONGEST

freedom liberation minimum

STRONG

beginning center commencement inside interior middle opening start

WEAK

infinity limitlessness

Example Sentences

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There are second-graders in Bourne and the Berkshires who have no idea that late January football is their birthright, as predictable as Plum Island tide.

From The Wall Street Journal

The buildings, which were purchased by the Bourne Financial Group in early 2023 for $13 million, are leased by Pustilnikov, who said he is trying to earn rental income from them while he seeks change of use permits from the city.

From Los Angeles Times

As it turned out, Pustilnikov and his partners Bourne Financial Group and St. Joseph Center had approached county mental health officials about using the building.

From Los Angeles Times

Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne said the government was bringing in assault against shop workers as a standalone office, and "they've increased the amount of time you go to prison".

From BBC

Not long after 10 p.m., a guest showed up who demanded his full attention: Peter Bourne.

From Slate

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