American English
/ˈlɪ.mət̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
The maximum amount, number, or level that is allowed.
“Limit” is stressed on the first syllable: /ˈlɪmət/. The second vowel is weak and may sound like a quick “uh” or “ih” in natural speech.
The maximum amount, number, or level that is allowed.
There is a two-bag limit per person.
The card has a monthly spending limit.
speed limit · spending limit · upper limit · age limit
a limit of + number/amount + per + person
a limit on + noun
The point where something ends or can no longer continue.
The fence marks the limit of the garden.
We are close to the limit of what the machine can do.
personal limits · physical limits · city limits · know your limits
within + possessive + limits
beyond + possessive + limits
To keep something from going above a particular amount, number, or level.
The app limits screen time to two hours a day.
We need to limit our spending this month.
limit spending · limit access · limit the damage · limit the number of
limit + noun + to + amount
limit + access to + noun
To make someone's choices, actions, or growth less possible or effective.
Pain limits her ability to walk.
Lack of sleep can limit your concentration.
limit someone's ability · limit your choices · limit growth
limit + possessive + ability + to + verb
be limited by + noun
to decide the highest amount or level that is allowed
Set a limit before you start shopping online.
to understand what you can safely or successfully do
Know your limits when you start a new workout.
to try to go beyond the usual level or boundary
The experiment pushes the limits of current technology.
Write limiting and limited with one t: not *limitting or *limitted.