Word a Day
limit
What does limit mean?
limit (noun): a restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go or proceed.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use limit in a sentence?
- There are several existing limits to executive power. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce limit?
/ˈlɪmət/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does limit come from?
From Middle English limit, from Old French limit.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “limit” mean?
a restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go or proceed
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