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31limit — 1. verb /ˈlɪmɪt/ a) To restrict; not to allow to go beyond a certain bound. We need to limit the power of the executive. b) To have a limit in a particular set. Im limiting myself to two drinks tonight. Syn: cap, restrict …
32limit — {{11}}limit (n.) c.1400, boundary, frontier, from O.Fr. limite a boundary, from L. limitem (nom. limes) a boundary, limit, border, embankment between fields, related to limen threshold. Originally of territory; general sense from early 15c.… …
33limit — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French limite, from Latin limit , limes boundary Date: 14th century 1. a. something that bounds, restrains, or confines b. the utmost extent 2. a. a geographic or political boundary b. plural the… …
34limit — 01. Please [limit] the time you spend on the computer to 30 minutes so that other students can use it. 02. There is almost no [limitation] on the number of hours you can spend on the computers in the computer lab. 03. His inability to speak… …
35limit — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Boundary Nouns limit, boundary, bounds, confines; curbstone, term, edge; compass; bourne, verge, pale; termination, terminus, end, terminal, extremity; stint; frontier, precinct, border, marches,… …
36Limit — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Limit >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 limit limit boundary bounds confine enclave term bourn verge curbstone but pale Sgm: N 1 termination termination terminus …
37limit — 1. noun 1) the city limits Syn: boundary, border, bound, frontier, edge, demarcation line; perimeter, outside, confine, periphery, margin, rim 2) a limit of 4,500 people Syn …
38limit — /ˈlɪmət / (say limuht) noun 1. the final or furthest bound or point as to extent, amount, continuance, procedure, etc.: the limit of vision. 2. a boundary or bound, as of a country, tract, district, etc. 3. Obsolete an area or region within… …
39limit — n. & v. n. 1 a point, line, or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass. 2 (often in pl.) the boundary of an area. 3 the greatest or smallest amount permissible or possible (upper limit; lower limit). 4 Math. a quantity… …
40limit — Synonyms and related words: Thule, Ultima Thule, abate, accommodation, acme, adjust to, all, alter, apex, apogee, appoint, area, assign, assuage, bar, be into, be strong in, bitter end, border, border line, bottom dollar, bound, boundary,… …
