Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Limit.
How to pronounce limit:
US
Limit - as a noun
The greatest possible degree of something
Example: "What he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bound8boundary14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
extent13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The boundary of a specific area
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demarcation16demarcation lineHypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8boundary14bounds9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
limit pointpoint of accumulationThe greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
Example: "There are limits on the amount you can bet"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
limitation12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indefinite quantityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Limit - as a verb
Place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Example: "Restrict the use of this parking lot"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bound8confine12restrict10throttle11trammel11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Restrict or confine within limits
Example: "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circumscribe22confine toHypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11lessen6minify14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Limit - as an adjective
Being a fixed limit game.
Example Sentences
"There is a speed limit of 55 miles per hour on this road."
"The doctor advised him to cut down on his alcohol limit."
"They set a time limit of 30 minutes for completing the test."
"She pushed herself to the limit during the marathon."
"The credit card has a spending limit of $5,000."
Word Game Points
Is LIMIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, limit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LIMIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is LIMIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, limit is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLIMIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is LIMIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, limit is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLIMIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
