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limit

[ˈlɪmɪt]

limit Definition

  • 1a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass
  • 2a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible or possible

Using limit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "limit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The speed limit on this road is 50 miles per hour.

  • Example

    There is a limit to how much one person can do in a day.

  • Example

    We need to set limits on our spending.

  • Example

    The company has reached the limits of its resources.

limit Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using limit

  • to have no restrictions or boundaries

    Example

    Her ambition knows no limits; she wants to be the best in everything she does.

  • not allowed or accessible

    Example

    The boss's office is off limits to everyone except authorized personnel.

  • to do something as much as possible or to the greatest degree possible

    Example

    The team took their training to the limit to prepare for the championship game.

Phrases with limit

  • to make someone very angry, upset, or stressed by putting too much pressure on them

    Example

    The constant demands from his boss pushed him to the limit.

  • beyond the limit

    more than what is acceptable or allowed

    Example

    His behavior was beyond the limit and he was fired from his job.

  • acceptable or allowed, but only to a certain extent

    Example

    You can decorate your room however you like, but within limits.

Origins of limit

from Latin 'limitare', meaning 'to bound'

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Summary: limit in Brief

The term 'limit' [ˈlɪmɪt] refers to a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass. It can also mean a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible or possible. Examples include 'The speed limit on this road is 50 miles per hour.' and 'We need to set limits on our spending.' Phrases like 'push someone to the limit' and idioms like 'know no limits' denote exceeding boundaries or restrictions.

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