What is another word for limit?

Common synonyms for limit include confine, set, restrict, trammel, throttle.

What is the opposite of limit?

Antonyms of limit include unlimited, boundless, infinite, endless, unrestricted.

Synonyms for

Limit

Noun / ˈlɪmʌt / Another word for limit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The point beyond which something cannot go or the point at which something is not allowed to exceed.

Synonyms & similar words

confine set restrict trammel throttle specify determine boundary circumscribe define fix restrain limitation demarcation bound boundary ceiling restriction end maximum cap barrier border brim circumscription constraint cramp curb edge extent line margin maximum perimeter restraint

Synonyms by register

Formal

boundary constraint restriction confine

Informal

end stop cap ceiling

Literary

verge brink terminus

Antonyms

unlimited boundless infinite endless unrestricted absolute

Common collocations

set a limit
reach the limit
within limits
beyond the limit
upper limit
lower limit
limit access
limit damage

Word family

noun limit

verb limit

adjective limited

adverb limitedly

Usage note

The word 'limit' can refer to a point beyond which something cannot go, or a restriction placed on something. Be mindful of its use in both abstract and physical contexts.

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