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limit

 

[ ˈlɪmɪt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in quantity

A restriction on the amount or number of something that is permissible or possible.

Synonyms

boundary, constraint, restriction

Examples of usage

  • The speed limit on this road is 50 miles per hour.
  • There is a limit of two items per customer.
Context #2 | Noun

extent

The furthest point or extent of something.

Synonyms

boundary, edge, extent

Examples of usage

  • She pushed her body to the limit during the race.
  • We have reached the limits of our knowledge.
Context #3 | Verb

restrict

To set a restriction on the size, amount, or extent of something.

Synonyms

cap, constrain, restrict

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to limit the number of participants in the event.
  • He limited his expenses to save money.

Translations

Translations of the word "limit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 limite

🇮🇳 सीमा

🇩🇪 Grenze

🇮🇩 batas

🇺🇦 межа

🇵🇱 granica

🇯🇵 限界 (genkai)

🇫🇷 limite

🇪🇸 límite

🇹🇷 sınır

🇰🇷 한계 (hangye)

🇸🇦 حد (ḥadd)

🇨🇿 hranice

🇸🇰 hranicu

🇨🇳 限制 (xiànzhì)

🇸🇮 meja

🇮🇸 takmörk

🇰🇿 шек (šek)

🇬🇪 ზღვარი (zghvari)

🇦🇿 hədd

🇲🇽 límite

Etymology

The word 'limit' originated from the Latin word 'limitare' which means 'to bound'. It was first used in the English language in the 14th century. The concept of limits has been present in various forms throughout history, such as in mathematics, law, and philosophy. Understanding and respecting limits is essential in maintaining order and balance in many aspects of life.

See also: delimit, limitation, limitations, limited, limiter, limiting, limitless, limitlessly, limitlessness, limits, nonlimiting, unlimited, unlimitedness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,303, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.