limit
word
/ˈɫɪmət/
LI-muht
/lˈɪmɪt/
LI-mit
Definition
A limit is the greatest amount, level, or point that is allowed or possible. It can also mean a rule or boundary that controls what someone can do.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'set a limit', 'reach the limit', 'speed limit', and 'limit something to...'. 'Limit' can be a noun or a verb; as a verb, it means reduce or control the amount. 'Boundary' is often more physical, while 'limit' is broader.
Spanish: límitePortuguese (BR): limitePortuguese (PT): limiteChinese (Simplified): 限制 - 极限Chinese (Traditional): 限制 - 極限Hindi: सीमा - सीमा-निर्धारणArabic: حد - الحد الأقصىBengali: সীমা - সীমাবদ্ধতাRussian: предел - ограничениеJapanese: 限界 - 制限Vietnamese: giới hạnKorean: 한계 - 제한Turkish: sınır - limitUrdu: حد - محدودیتIndonesian: batas - pembatasan
Example Sentences
There is a limit of two tickets per person.
basic
The road has a speed limit of 50.
basic
You should limit your sugar intake.
basic
I’m trying to limit how much time I spend on my phone.
natural
We’ve reached our limit, so let’s take a break.
natural
Honestly, that was the limit for me.
natural