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limit

[lim-it] / ˈlɪm ɪt /
NOUN
greatest extent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cap ceiling check curb deadline maximum restraint restriction
STRONG
absolute border bound bourne 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
NOUN
physical boundary
Synonyms
STRONG
border borderland compass confines edge end extent extreme extremity frontier perimeter periphery precinct purlieu
Antonyms
STRONG
center inside interior middle
WEAK
infinity limitlessness
VERB
confine, restrict
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bar curb define hinder inhibit lessen narrow reduce set specify
STRONG
appoint assign bound cap check circumscribe constrict contract cork cramp delimit delimitate demarcate fix prescribe ration restrain
WEAK
bottle up draw the line hem in keep the lid on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid allow assist encourage expand extend help increase permit raise strengthen
STRONG
free let go liberate open release
WEAK
unbound

Example Sentences

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A more hawkish ECB will limit the scope for a sustained rally in long-term European bonds, according to Gavekal Research.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

But steps were taken to try to limit the long-term consequences for civilians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The current SEP IRA contribution limit for individuals over 50 is the lesser of 25% of compensation or $72,000, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

He encouraged Australians to limit unnecessary fuel use and switch to public transport where possible.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“I’m asking him to limit the damage in Russia.”

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.