speed limit — the maximum legal speed at which vehicles may travel on a particular road
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the maximum legal speed at which vehicles may travel on a particular road
Pronunciation (IPA): /spiːd ˈlɪmɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother drives so slowly that she makes the speed limit look like a speed suggestion.
- The new speed limit of 25 mph in school zones helps protect children.
- He got a ticket for going 85 in a 55 mph speed limit zone.
speed limit
NOUN[/spiːd ˈlɪmɪt/]
the maximum legal speed at which vehicles may travel on a particular road
💡 Concept
The highway sign shows a 60 mph speed limit she's about to ignore.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/spiːd ˈlɪmɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/spiːd ˈlɪmɪt/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
speed featneed permit
speed feat
need permit
🔗Collocations
exceed the speed limit
speed limit sign
raise/lower the speed limit
strict speed limit
speed limit enforcement
posted speed limit
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother drives so slowly that she makes the speed limit look like a speed suggestion.”
“The new speed limit of 25 mph in school zones helps protect children.”
“He got a ticket for going 85 in a 55 mph speed limit zone.”
😄 Fun example
“The speed limit changes every few miles, making it a guessing game for drivers.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
speed restrictionmaximum speedspeed regulationvelocity limit
Antonyms
minimum speedspeed requirement
Related
traffic lawspeed cameraspeeding ticketroad signhighway patrol
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