limit

Meanings

• the greatest possible degree of something
  • "to the limit of his ability"
• final or latest limiting point
• as far as something can go
• the boundary of a specific area
• the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
• the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
  • "there are limits on the amount you can bet"
  • "it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight"
• place limits on (extent or access)
  • "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
• restrict or confine,
  • "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
• decide upon or fix definitely

Synonyms

bound, boundary, circumscribe, confine, define, demarcation, demarcation line, determine, fix, limit point, limitation, point of accumulation, restrain, restrict, set, specify, terminal point, terminus ad quem, throttle, trammel