limit
/ˈlɪmɪt/
noun
- The greatest amount, number, or level that is allowed or possible.
- She pushed her strength to the limit during the marathon.
- There is a limit on how many bags you can bring on the plane.
- The speed limit on this road is 55 miles per hour.
- A point or line beyond which something cannot go or is not allowed.
- The city limits are clearly shown on the map.
- His patience reached its limit after waiting for two hours.
- The fence marks the limit of our property.
verb
- To restrict or control the amount, number, or extent of something.
- We need to limit our spending this month to save money.
- The doctor advised him to limit his intake of sugar.
- The school limits the number of students in each class to 25.
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