limit
[ˈlɪmət]
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limit
noun
- a point beyond which it is not possible to go
- a point beyond which someone is not allowed to go
- an amount or number that is the highest or lowest allowed
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limit
verb
- to stop or prevent an increase in (something) : to keep (something) from becoming greater
- to prevent (something) from being larger, longer, more, etc. : to place a limit on the size or extent of (something) —often used (be) limited to
- to stop (someone) from having or doing more : to place a limit on (someone) —often used as (be) limited to
