🚧limit

noun, verb
/ˈlɪmɪt/

Meaning

A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend; to restrict.
a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed

Example Sentences

You should limit the amount of sugar you eat.

There is a speed limit on this road.

Example Expressions

know your limits

Synonyms

restriction, boundary, cap, end, maximum, threshold
Entry 1
restriction, boundary, cap, end, maximum
Entry 2
boundary, restriction, maximum, threshold

Antonyms

freedom, allowance, expansion, unlimited, boundless
Entry 1
freedom, allowance, expansion
Entry 2
freedom, unlimited, boundless

Collocations

set a limit, beyond the limit, speed limit, limit access, time limit, set limit
Entry 1
set a limit, beyond the limit, speed limit, limit access
Entry 2
speed limit, time limit, set limit

More Example Sentences

We were brave enough to admit our limits.

He finally accepted that time was limited.

They deeply understand that time is limited.

They rarely notice how limited their time is.

They gradually realized that time was limited.

He was realistic about the limits of the plan.

He is capable of making good decisions with limited time.

A student prepares a presentation on climate change for her geography class using data and images she collected from reliable sources and organizes the information into clear slides covering the causes, effects, and possible solutions then practices speaking in front of a mirror at home to make sure she stays within the time limit

A student prepares a presentation on climate change for her geography class using data and images she collected from reliable sources and organizes the information into clear slides covering the causes, effects, and possible solutions then practices speaking in front of a mirror at home to make sure she stays within the time limit and delivers the presentation confidently the next day

A student prepares a presentation on climate change for her geography class using data and images she collected from reliable sources and organizes the information into clear slides covering the causes, effects, and possible solutions then practices speaking in front of a mirror at home to make sure she stays within the time limit and delivers the presentation confidently the next day receiving praise from both her teacher and classmates for her thorough research.

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