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speed limit

speed limit

Meaning of speed limit

max allowed speed

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British English/ˈspiːd ˌlɪmɪt/
American English/ˈspiːd ˌlɪmɪt/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersxiàn sù
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speed limit belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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speed limit synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between speed limit / speed zone / posted speed / statutory speed limit / advisory speed limit / recommended speed

S
🇬🇧English
speed zone

An area or stretch of road where a specific speed limit applies (marked as a zone); emphasizes the area rather than a single sign.

B1Often

This is a 30 mph speed zone—drivers must not exceed that speed within the zone.

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🇬🇧English
posted speed

The speed shown on road signs (what is posted); emphasizes the sign rather than the legal or technical concept.

B1Often

The posted speed on this stretch is 55 mph.

S
🇬🇧English
statutory speed limit

A formal/legal term referring specifically to the speed limit set by statute (law), not just by signage or recommendation.

B1Rarely

The statutory speed limit in many urban areas is 30 mph unless otherwise signed.

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🇬🇧English
advisory speed limit

A recommended, non-mandatory speed shown (often for specific hazards or bends); not usually legally enforceable.

B1Rarely

There is an advisory speed limit of 40 mph for that sharp bend.

R
🇬🇧English
recommended speed

A suggested speed for safety or comfort; usually non-binding and advisory rather than legally enforceable.

B1Often

The recommended speed through the park is 15 mph.

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

how to pronounce speed limit

/ˈspiːd ˌlɪmɪt/

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speed limit

speed limit transcription

/ˈspiːd ˌlɪmɪt/, /ˈspiːd ˌlɪmɪt/

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speed limit meaning: what does it mean?

max allowed speed

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

Is speed limit part of On the Road vocabulary?

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