limit
US /ˈlɪmət/
noun, verb Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung
Definition
the point, boundary, or amount beyond which something cannot pass; to restrict
Common in budgetary caps, credit limits, and liability disclaimers.
Examples
There is a limit of two bags per passenger on this flight.
Word Family
Synonyms
- restrictto put a limit on; to keep under control
- boundarya line or limit marking the extent of an area or operation
- capan upper limit imposed on spending or borrowing
Collocations
- Easy speed limitthe maximum legal driving speed permitted on a roadway
- Medium time limit for completiona designated deadline or time frame to finish a task
- Hard credit limit increase requesta formal application to raise borrowing capacity on an account
- Very Hard push boundaries to the outer limitto extend conventional boundaries to their absolute extreme
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