Pronunciation: /ˈlɪmɪt/
noun a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass
A1 There is a limit to how much candy you can eat.
A2 The speed limit on this road is 50 kilometers per hour.
B1 There is a limit to the amount of time you can spend on this task.
B2 The company has set a limit on the number of vacation days employees can take.
C1 The government is considering imposing stricter limits on carbon emissions.
C2 There are no limits to what you can achieve if you set your mind to it.
verb to set or serve as a limit to
A1 I limit my sugar intake to stay healthy.
A2 She limits her screen time to two hours a day.
B1 The company limits the number of vacation days employees can take each year.
B2 The new law limits the amount of pollution that factories can emit.
C1 The government is considering limiting access to certain websites for national security reasons.
C2 In order to prevent overcrowding, the park limits the number of visitors allowed in each day.
formal There is a strict limit on the number of attendees for the conference.
informal I think there's a limit on how many people can enter the building at once.
slang Dude, there's like a limit on how much pizza you can eat.
figurative She felt like there was no limit to her potential after receiving the award.
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