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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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In addition to California and West Virginia, several states are taking extra measures to limit harmful food additives.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

In power for 27 years, Guelleh had promised to step down, but ran for re-election after the constitution was amended in November to remove the upper age limit of 75 for presidential candidates.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The firm will limit shareholder redemptions to 5% of the Carlyle Tactical Private Credit Fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Since late 2023, the Treasury has tried to limit the rise in burgeoning interest expense by issuing more short-term bills rather than intermediate- and longer-dated securities.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

It was apparent right from the start that discovery, priority and originality were ambiguous and, at the limit, incoherent; and that these values conflicted with the obligation to check and check again before publication.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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