limit
Meaning
A limit is the maximum amount or level of something that is allowed or possible.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "limit" with "limitation," which means a restriction or disadvantage.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Tom
is
saving
money
to
buy
a
second
-
hand
car
and
he
writes
his
expenses
in
a
notebook
.
He
knows
the
limit
for
his
monthly
spending
,
so
he
avoids
extra
purchases
.
To
save
more
,
he
often
walks
to
work
instead
of
taking
the
bus
.
If
he
keeps
this
habit
,
he
will
reach
his
goal
in
about
five
months
.
Common Phrases
speed limit
age limit
limit your spending
Synonyms
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