limit
Nouns
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(n) the greatest possible degree of something
- what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior
- to the limit of his ability
- (n) final or latest limiting point terminal point, terminus ad quem,
- (n) as far as something can go
- (n) the boundary of a specific area demarcation, demarcation line,
- (n) the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity limit point, point of accumulation,
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(n) the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
- there are limits on the amount you can bet
- it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight
Verbs
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(v) place limits on (extent or access)
- restrict the use of this parking lot
- limit the time you can spend with your friends
- (v) restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day" circumscribe, confine,
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(v) decide upon or fix definitely
- fix the variables
- specify the parameters