limit
Translation
limit, boundary, restriction
Examples
There is a time limit for the test.
There is a time limit for the test.
He reached the limit of his patience.
He reached the limit of his patience.
The speed limit is 55 mph.
The speed limit is 55 mph.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) limit ((on/to sth.)) a restriction on something There is a time limit for the test.
((the)) limit ((of sth.)) the furthest point of something He reached the limit of his patience.
Similar Words
Synonyms: boundary, restriction, cap, ceiling; Antonyms: infinity, endlessness
Etymology
From Latin 'limes', meaning 'boundary, frontier'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'speed limit' sign. It clearly marks a boundary that you should not cross.