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LIMITS Synonyms

There are 31 synonyms of the word limits. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word limits. (close relations)
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confines
nounn
noun

• a bounded scope

borders
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a line that indicates a boundary

• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

• the boundary of a surface

• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

• a strip forming the outer edge of something

verb

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• enclose in or as if in a frame

• provide with a border or edge

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

boundaries
nounn
noun

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the greatest possible degree of something

constraints
nounn
noun

• the state of being physically constrained

• a device that retards something's motion

• the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others

edges
nounn
noun

• the boundary of a surface

• a line determining the limits of an area

• a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object

• the attribute of urgency in tone of voice

• a slight competitive advantage

• the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something

verb

• advance slowly, as if by inches

• provide with a border or edge

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

• provide with an edge

extents
nounn
noun

• the point or degree to which something extends

• the distance or area or volume over which something extends

frontiers
nounn
noun

• a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

• an international boundary or the area (often fortified) immediately inside the boundary

• an undeveloped field of study; a topic inviting research and development

margins
nounn
noun

• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

• an amount beyond the minimum necessary

• the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities

• (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold

• the blank space that surrounds the text on a page

• a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

restrictions
nounn
noun

• a principle that limits the extent of something

• an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

• the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)

thresholds
nounn
noun

• the starting point for a new state or experience

• the smallest detectable sensation

• the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

• the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

• a region marking a boundary

bound
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• confined by bonds

• held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

• secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

noun

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• the greatest possible degree of something

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') governed by fate

• covered or wrapped with a bandage

• headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'

• bound by an oath

• bound by contract

• confined in the bowels

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• spring back; spring away from an impact

boundary
nounn
noun

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the greatest possible degree of something

limitation
nounn
noun

• a principle that limits the extent of something

• the quality of being limited or restricted

• the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

• (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought

• an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

circumscribe
verbv
verb

• draw a line around

• restrict or confine within limits

• to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect

confine
verbv
verb

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• prevent from leaving or from being removed

• close in

• deprive of freedom; take into confinement

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

define
verbv
verb

• determine the essential quality of

• give a definition for the meaning of a word

• determine the nature of

• show the form or outline of

• decide upon or fix definitely

demarcation
nounn
noun

• the boundary of a specific area

• a conceptual separation or distinction

determine
verbv
verb

• establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

• shape or influence; give direction to

• fix conclusively or authoritatively

• decide upon or fix definitely

• reach, make, or come to a decision about something

• fix in scope; fix the boundaries of

• settle conclusively; come to terms

• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

fix
verb, nounv, n
noun

• informal terms for a difficult situation

• something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug

• the act of putting something in working order again

• an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear

• a determination of the place where something is

verb

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• cause to be firmly attached

• decide upon or fix definitely

• prepare for eating by applying heat

• take vengeance on or get even

• set or place definitely

• kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study

• make fixed, stable or stationary

• make infertile

• influence an event or its outcome by illegal means

• put (something somewhere) firmly

• make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

• to be about to do something

restrict
verbv
verb

• place restrictions on

• place under restrictions; limit access to by law

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed

Best Hypernyms For LIMITS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for limits, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
bound boundary bounds choose decrease end ending extent extremity lessen minify select take
Phrases (2)
indefinite quantitypick out

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