limit — a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪmɪt/
Example Sentences
- My patience has reached its limit when my cat knocked over my coffee for the third time today.
- The school limits smartphone use during class hours.
- There's no limit to how much pizza I can eat on Fridays.
limit
NOUN[/ˈlɪmɪt/]
a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass
He reaches the limit — the path ends and he cannot go further.
The project faced budget limits that affected its size. (LINE + STOP = LIMIT)
Limit the limit before you hit it — push too far and you won’t get it.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'limes', originally meaning a boundary line or frontier. In ancient Rome, limes referred to the fortified border lines that marked the empire's territorial boundaries, a usage that evolved into the modern sense of a boundary or restraint.
Breakdown
Latin 'limes' (boundary line, frontier) → English 'limit'. The root maintains its sense of demarcation, now applied abstractly to denote a point or line that cannot be exceeded.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My patience has reached its limit when my cat knocked over my coffee for the third time today.”
“The school limits smartphone use during class hours.”
“There's no limit to how much pizza I can eat on Fridays.”
“The weight limit for this elevator is 1000kg.”
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