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limit

limit

Meaning of limit

a point or amount that cannot be exceeded

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EN-UK/ˈlɪmɪt/
EN-US/ˈlɪmɪt/
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limit with Russian translation

limit usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

В отеле есть строгое ограничение на вес багажа.

The hotel has a strict limit on luggage weight.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Существует ограничение на то, сколько вы можете потратить.

There is a limit on how much you can spend.

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limit belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

limitограничение
appleяблоко
riceрис
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
familyсемья
momмама

limit synonyms

Related words worth learning together

restriction
a rule or condition that limits what you can do; often broader and more formal than limit
cap
an upper limit, especially for money, numbers, or rates
ceiling
the highest possible level or amount; often used for money or limits on increases
border
the line that marks the edge of a country or area; less about a limit on amount
boundary
a line or point where something ends; can be physical or abstract
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🇬🇧en

a rule or condition that limits what you can do; often broader and more formal than limit

B1Very Often

There are restrictions on smoking in public places.

🇬🇧en

an upper limit, especially for money, numbers, or rates

B1Often

The company set a cap on bonuses.

🇬🇧en

the highest possible level or amount; often used for money or limits on increases

B1Often

The government introduced a wage ceiling.

🇬🇧en

the line that marks the edge of a country or area; less about a limit on amount

B1Often

They crossed the border into France.

🇬🇧en

a line or point where something ends; can be physical or abstract

B1Often

We need clear boundaries in the agreement.

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🇬🇧en
limitation

a limit on ability, size, or amount; often suggests a disadvantage or weakness

B1Very Often

The main limitation is lack of time.

🇬🇧en

power to manage or stop something; not the same as a point or amount that cannot be exceeded

B1Very Often

The government has strict control over prices.

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How to pronounce limit and what this word means

limit means limit. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce limit

/ˈlɪmɪt/

limit translation

limit

limit examples

The hotel has a strict limit on luggage weight.

limit transcription

/ˈlɪmɪt/, /ˈlɪmɪt/

Questions about this word

limit meaning: what does it mean?

a point or amount that cannot be exceeded

limit pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

limit is pronounced as /ˈlɪmɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

limit definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The hotel has a strict limit on luggage weight. Translation: В отеле есть строгое ограничение на вес багажа.

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