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limit

Definition for limit

noun as in greatest extent

Strongest matches

cap, ceiling, check, curb, deadline, maximum, restraint, restriction

Strong matches

absolute, border, bound, bourne, brim, brink, circumscription, conclusion, confinement, confines, destination, edge, end, extremity, fence, finality, goal, limitation, margin, obstruction, rim, termination, tops, ultimate, utmost, verge

Weak matches

bitter end, bottom line, breaking point, cutoff point, end point, farthest point, farthest reach, the max, the most

noun as in physical boundary

Strong matches

border, borderland, compass, confines, edge, end, extent, extreme, extremity, frontier, perimeter, periphery, precinct, purlieu

verb as in confine, restrict

Strongest matches

bar, curb, define, hinder, inhibit, lessen, narrow, reduce, set, specify

Strong matches

appoint, assign, bound, cap, check, circumscribe, constrict, contract, cork, cramp, delimit, delimitate, demarcate, fix, prescribe, ration, restrain

Weak matches

bottle up, draw the line, hem in, keep the lid on

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Example Sentences

County, for imposing limits on growth in wildfire areas.

From Los Angeles Times

Lambrou said policies that limit absentee homeownership could blunt gentrification, but some agents said developers play a needed role, because many homeowners might not have the resources to rebuild.

From Los Angeles Times

One ensures waste doesn’t exceed state-established limits for certain toxic substances when the waste is in a solid form.

From Los Angeles Times

Mo feels there has generally been limited representation of Palestinians in TV and film, which means more pressure on his shoulders.

From BBC

The revival, which officially opens March 23, is a strictly limited engagement, running for 15 weeks through June 8.

From Los Angeles Times

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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