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Limit: Definition, Examples, and Common Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：boundary (limit)

limit 🔊

/ˈlɪmɪt/

n./v.

the line or point where something ends or must stop.

boundary 🔊

➕

/ˈbaʊndəri/

n./v.

A line or point that defines the end or maximum extent of something, beyond which it cannot or should not go.

📁 Category：Laws & Regulations 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'limes' meaning boundary or border, combined with verb suffix -it.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'limit' as a 'line that fits' – a boundary that stops you from going further.

📖 Example

Please do not cross the yellow safety limit at the edge of the train platform. 🔊 Please do not cross the yellow safety limit at the edge of the train platform.

🔗 Collocations

speed limit – The maximum legal speed allowed on a road.

time limit – The maximum time allowed for completing a task or activity.

age limit – The minimum or maximum age required for something, such as driving or voting.

🔄 Synonyms

boundary (n.) – A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.

border (n.) – The edge or boundary of something, especially a country or area.

threshold (n.) – A point or level at which something begins or changes, often a limit.

🚫 Antonyms

infinity (n.) – The state of having no limits or end.

unlimitedness (n.) – The quality of being without any restrictions or boundaries.

🌱 Derivatives

limitation (n.) – A restricting condition or rule.

limited (adj.) – Restricted in size, amount, or scope.

limitless (adj.) – Without limits; infinite.

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'limes' (boundary), used for Roman frontiers. Today, it is central in law, science, and everyday life to denote a point not to be exceeded.

Meaning 2：restrict (limit)

limit 🔊

/ˈlɪmɪt/

n./v.

to control or stop something from going beyond a certain point.

Limit screen time notification on smartphone

restrict 🔊

➕

/rɪˈstrɪkt/

n./v.

To control or prevent something from exceeding a certain amount, degree, or extent.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

To protect my eyesight, I limit my screen time to two hours per day. 🔊 To protect my eyesight, I limit my screen time to two hours per day.

🔗 Collocations

limit spending – To control how much money is spent.

limit access – To control who can enter or use something.

limit intake – To restrict the amount of food, drink, or other substance consumed.

🔄 Synonyms

restrict (v.) – To keep within certain limits or bounds.

control (v.) – To manage or regulate something to keep it within desired limits.

curb (v.) – To restrain or keep something in check, often a behavior or activity.

🚫 Antonyms

allow (v.) – To permit something to happen or exist without restriction.

expand (v.) – To increase something in size, scope, or amount beyond previous limits.

🌱 Derivatives

limited (adj.) – Restricted in size, amount, or scope.

limiting (adj.) – Serving to restrict or reduce the extent of something.

limitation (n.) – A restricting condition or rule.