I. noun
1.
a material or immaterial point beyond which something does not or cannot extend
there seemed no limit to the problems they faced
Synonyms: bound, confine(s), end, limitation, term; compare environs 1
Related Word: circumscription, confinement, restriction, termination; border, brim, brink, edge, margin, rim, verge
2.
limits plural
Synonyms: environs 1, bound(s), boundary, compass, confine(s), precinct(s), purlieus
3.
Synonyms: extreme 2, extremity
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: demarcate 1, bound, delimit, delimitate, determine, mark (out), measure
2.
to prescribe or serve as a restricting boundary
limited the naughty child to the house for three days
ignorance that limits spiritual growth
Synonyms: bar, circumscribe, confine, delimit, delimitate, prelimit, restrict
Related Word: constrict, contract, lessen, narrow, pinch; check, curb, hinder, inhibit, restrain; appoint, assign, define, prescribe, set
Contrasted words: enlarge, expand, extend, increase, widen; develop, grow
Antonyms: broaden