Synonyms of limits

limits 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of limit

1

as in restricts

to set bounds or an upper limit for

limit the note to a few words

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restricts
• confines
• tightens
• caps
• circumscribes
• blocks
• hinders
• holds down
• narrows
• impedes
• hampers
• obstructs
• suppresses
• constricts
• modifies
• lessens
• numbers
• bars
• contracts
• squeezes
• represses
• pinches
• qualifies
• quells

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exceeds
• expands
• broadens
• widens
• overreaches
• overextends

2

as in defines

to mark the limits of

adjectives limit the meanings of nouns

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defines
• bounds
• delimits
• marks (off)
• describes
• demarcates
• circumscribes
• demarks
• governs
• controls
• terminates
• determines
• delineates

limits

2 of 2

noun

plural of limit

1

as in limitations

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 & Similar Words

• limitations
• boundaries
• confines
• lines
• ends
• bounds
• barriers
• caps
• extents
• ceilings
• terminations
• borders
• edges
• fences
• margins
• extremities
• walls
• restraints
• termini
• rims
• fag ends
• verges
• hedges
• stops
• brims
• bars
• outsides

2

as in heights

the most extreme or advanced point

those bratty kids have pushed my patience to the limit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• heights
• depths
• extremities
• ultimates
• consummations
• epitomes
• quintessences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of limits

Verb

Ballots counted so far also resoundingly supported Measure E, which limits council members to two terms on the dais. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

When the United States limits its own power, abiding by international norms, consulting allies and partners, and wielding its strength in pursuit of transcendent values, countries find American influence more palatable, which helps sustain it. — David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026

The money will be exempt from the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, which limits how much money the state can spend each year and refunds excess money to taxpayers. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

The amendment limits local government spending from tax revenue to core categories such as public safety, schools and natural resources. — Liv Coleman, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

The Finnish sample also limits how broadly the results can be applied to other markets. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

The law limits recipient eligibility, reduces benefits and services and shifts costs from the federal government onto states and local municipalities. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Des Plaines limits chargers to surface lots or primary access levels. — Christopher Placek, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

That links the card to their identity and the spending limits their employer has set. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Noun

Before selecting the least uncomfortable version, ask which limits are fixed and which details can change. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

According to a recent University of Chicago poll, roughly 8 in 10 Americans favor requiring data centers to pay for necessary upgrades to the electrical grid, while majorities from both parties support limits on new construction. — Thomas Kahn, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Sharing authority has to include sharing responsibility for the work, with limits on what any one person is expected to carry. — Tara Knight, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026

Every microservice and Kubernetes workload must be right-sized upfront—CPU limits, memory requests, persistent and ephemeral storage, and GPU allocation. — Karan Alang, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

The three partners are Collective Liberation, Calvary Christian Center and Color the Block’s Estate Farms, which is located outside city limits. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026

But a political action committee that advocates for limits on campaign funding argues that Marshall has used his official staff and resources to run his campaign for years. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

Redefining power density One of the most immediate impacts of direct cooling is the ability to push current densities far beyond traditional limits. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Proposition 44 would set limits on how these federally qualified health centers spend their money. — Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026