Word LIMIT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

limit

🇺🇸 [ˈlɪmɪt]

Meanings

A point or boundary beyond which something cannot extend or pass. Limits are often set to control, restrict, or regulate actions, quantities, or activities. They help in establishing order and defining acceptable ranges.

Examples

• They set a speed limit on the road.
• There's a limit to how much you can spend.
• She reached the limit of her patience.

Synonyms

restriction • boundary • cap

Antonyms

freedom • infinity • allowance