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limit

limit

Meaning of limit

a point or amount that cannot be exceeded

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British English/ˈlɪmɪt/
American English/ˈlɪmɪt/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersxiàn zhì
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limit限制
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butter黄油
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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between limit / restriction / cap / ceiling / border / boundary

🇬🇧English

a rule or condition that limits what you can do; often broader and more formal than limit

B1Very Often

There are restrictions on smoking in public places.

🇬🇧English

an upper limit, especially for money, numbers, or rates

B1Often

The company set a cap on bonuses.

🇬🇧English

the highest possible level or amount; often used for money or limits on increases

B1Often

The government introduced a wage ceiling.

🇬🇧English

the line that marks the edge of a country or area; less about a limit on amount

B1Often

They crossed the border into France.

🇬🇧English

a line or point where something ends; can be physical or abstract

B1Often

We need clear boundaries in the agreement.

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🇬🇧English
limitation

a limit on ability, size, or amount; often suggests a disadvantage or weakness

B1Very Often

The main limitation is lack of time.

🇬🇧English

power to manage or stop something; not the same as a point or amount that cannot be exceeded

B1Very Often

The government has strict control over prices.

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How to pronounce limit and what this word means

limit means limit. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce limit

/ˈlɪmɪt/

limit translation

limit

limit transcription

/ˈlɪmɪt/, /ˈlɪmɪt/

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limit meaning: what does it mean?

a point or amount that cannot be exceeded

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limit is pronounced as /ˈlɪmɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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