limit
Translation
limit, boundary, restriction
Examples
There is a time limit for the test.
There is a time limit for the test.
He has reached the limit of his patience.
He has reached the limit of his patience.
The speed limit on this road is 30 mph.
The speed limit on this road is 30 mph.
Grammar Patterns
a limit ((on sth.)) a restriction on something. They put a limit on the number of guests.
Similar Words
Synonyms: boundary, restriction, cap, ceiling; Antonyms: infinity, endlessness
Etymology
From Latin 'limes', meaning 'boundary' or 'frontier'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'limit line' in a race that you cannot cross before the start.