Definitions

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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But one frontier is firmly off‑limits: artificial intelligence.

From Barron's

They discussed placing limits on who could control the chips under such a deal, according to people familiar with the talks.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Commerce Department said in a statement to the BBC that "Secretary Lutnick had limited interactions with Mr Epstein in the presence of his wife and has never been accused of wrongdoing".

From BBC

All four games will be played with a 12-minute time limit.

From Los Angeles Times

Injuries limited George to only 41 appearances last season.

From Barron's

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