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limit

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of limit

1 a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go

  • there was no limit to the number of challenges they faced
Synonyms of limit

bound, boundary, cap, ceiling, confines, end, extent, limitation, line, termination
Words Related to limit

extremity, fag end, terminus

border, brim, edge, margin, rim, verge

outside

bar, barrier, fence, hedge, restraint, stop, wall

2 the most extreme or advanced point

  • those bratty kids have pushed my patience to the limit
Synonyms of limit

depth, extremity, height
Words Related to limit

consummation, epitome, quintessence, ultimate

limit

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of limit

1 to set bounds or an upper limit for

  • limit the note to a few words
Synonyms of limit

cap, circumscribe, confine, hold down, restrict
Words Related to limit

bar, block, hamper, hinder, impede, obstruct

constrict, contract, lessen, narrow, pinch, squeeze, tighten

quell, repress, suppress

number

modify, qualify
Near Antonyms of limit

broaden, expand, widen

overextend, overreach
Antonyms of limit

exceed

2 to mark the limits of

  • adjectives limit the meanings of nouns
Synonyms of limit

bound, circumscribe, define, delimit, demarcate, demark, mark (off), terminate
Words Related to limit

control, determine, govern

delineate, describe

Synonym Discussion of limit

limit, restrict, circumscribe, confine mean to set bounds for. limit implies setting a point or line (as in time, space, speed, or degree) beyond which something cannot or is not permitted to go.
    • visits are limited to 30 minutes
restrict suggests a narrowing or tightening or restraining within or as if within an encircling boundary.
    • laws intended to restrict the freedom of the press
circumscribe stresses a restriction on all sides and by clearly defined boundaries.
    • the work of the investigating committee was carefully circumscribed
confine suggests severe restraint and a resulting cramping, fettering, or hampering.
    • our choices were confined by finances

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