Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Limits.
How to pronounce limits:
US
Limits - as a noun
The greatest possible degree of something
Example: "What he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bound8boundary14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
extent13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The boundary of a specific area
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demarcation16demarcation lineHypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8boundary14bounds9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
limit pointpoint of accumulationThe greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
Example: "There are limits on the amount you can bet"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
limitation12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indefinite quantityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Limits - as a verb
Place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Example: "Restrict the use of this parking lot"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bound8confine12restrict10throttle11trammel11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Restrict or confine within limits
Example: "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circumscribe22confine toHypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11lessen6minify14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"There are limits to what I can do for you."
"He pushed his body to the limits."
"The company has set strict spending limits."
"I'm reaching my limits of patience."
"There are limits to what you can achieve without help."
Word Game Points
Is LIMITS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, limits is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LIMITS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is LIMITS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, limits is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLIMITS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is LIMITS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, limits is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLIMITS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
