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- pronunciation:
- lI
miht
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the point at which something ends; a boundary or border.
The limit of our yard is that line of trees.- synonyms:
- bound, boundary, line
- similar words:
- border, ceiling, circuit, circumference, confine, extent, frontier, measure, perimeter, verge
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definition 2: |
something that holds back or restrains.
Can't you put a limit on your rude behavior?- synonyms:
- bar, curb, rein, restriction
- similar words:
- ceiling
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related words: |
capacity, check, curb, edge, minimum, muzzle |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
limits, limiting, limited |
definition: |
to put boundaries on or around; restrict.
We limited our game to two hours.- synonyms:
- bound, confine, curb, restrict
- antonyms:
- broaden
- similar words:
- control, define, enclose, encompass, fence, hamper, muzzle, pen, qualify
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related words: |
brake, contain, ground, keep, number, restrain, stunt |
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derivations: |
limitable (adj.), limiter (n.) |
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