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There is a time limit on the quiz.
What does Limit mean?
A limit is a boundary or maximum amount.
Dictionary definition
A boundary, rule, or maximum amount; also to set a boundary.
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Limit in a sentence
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We limit screen time before bed.
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Good limits help teams stay safe, fair, and focused.
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What does limit mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to limit?
Boundary is close in meaning to limit.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for limit?
Freedom contrasts with limit.
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lim · it · strongest beat: lim
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WordLimit.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningLimit means A limit is a boundary or maximum amount.
ExampleExample: There is a time limit on the quiz.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lim · it
- Strongest beat
- lim
- Ending
- it
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lim.
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Synonyms
Words like Limit
Antonyms
Opposite words
freedomlack of strong limits
expansionan increase beyond a limit
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Word family
Limit word family
Base word
limit
noun
limit
Base form.
noun
limits
More than one limit.
adjective
limited
Restricted by a limit.
noun
limitation
Something that limits what is possible.
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Hint for students
A limit is a boundary or maximum amount.
Common mix-up
Limit is not the same as freedom. Limit means a limit is a boundary or maximum amount.
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Read this model sentence: We limit screen time before bed. Clue words: screen, time, bed. Underline clue words that show why limit fits instead of freedom. Now write one new sentence that shows limit without using the word limit. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show limit?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We limit screen time before bed." Why does limit fit better than freedom?
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