limit

NOUNVERB /lɪmɪt/
5 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH L

limit is a valid 5-letter word worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
L1I1M3I1T1
1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 =7 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 14TRIPLE WORD → 21
MEANING

What does limit mean?

NOUN · 6 SENSES
1

The mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity.

2

The greatest possible degree of something.

“to the limit of his ability”

BROADER
4

Final or latest limiting point.

BROADER
5

The greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed.

“there are limits on the amount you can bet”

“it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight”

SYNONYMS
6

As far as something can go.

BROADER
VERB · 3 SENSES
1

Decide upon or fix definitely.

2

Restrict or confine within limits.

“I limit you to two visits to the pub a day”

RELATED
3

Place limits on (extent or amount or access).

“limit the time you can spend with your friends”

AT THE BOARD

Anagrams of limit

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