Limit

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪmət/

Limit (noun)

  1. The highest amount or number allowed.
  2. A line or point that marks the end of an area.
  3. A rule or condition that controls what is possible.

Examples

  • The speed limit on this road is 60 km/h.
  • There is a limit to how much you can carry.

Common collocations: speed limit, credit limit, property limit, boundary limit, age limit

Limit (verb)

  1. To control the amount or number of something.
  2. To stop someone from doing more than allowed.

Examples

  • They limit the number of participants to 50.
  • The company limits overtime hours.

Synonyms of Limit

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Limit

  • — when discussing increasing boundaries
  • — when referring to no restrictions