Synonyms: bound, boundary, limit
Definition: the greatest possible degree of something
Usage: what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior; to the limit of his ability
Similar words: extent
Definition: the distance or area or volume over which something extends
Usage: the vast extent of the desert; an orchard of considerable extent
Synonyms: limit, demarcation, demarcation line
Definition: the boundary of a specific area
Similar words: bound, boundary, bounds
Definition: the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
Synonyms: limit
Definition: as far as something can go
Similar words: extremity
Definition: the outermost or farthest region or point
Synonyms: limit, limitation
Definition: the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
Usage: there are limits on the amount you can bet; it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight
Similar words: indefinite quantity
Definition: an estimated quantity
Synonyms: limit, limit point, point of accumulation
Definition: the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
Similar words: indefinite quantity
Definition: an estimated quantity
Synonyms: limit, terminal point, terminus ad quem
Definition: final or latest limiting point
Definition: the point in time at which something ends
Usage: the end of the year; the ending of warranty period
Synonyms: restrain, restrict, confine, bound, limit, trammel, throttle
Definition: place limits on (extent or access)
Usage: restrict the use of this parking lot; limit the time you can spend with your friends
Similar words: contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, check, moderate
Definition: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Usage: moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue; hold your temper; control your anger
Synonyms: circumscribe, limit, confine
Definition: restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
Synonyms: limit, set, specify, define, determine, fix
Definition: decide upon or fix definitely
Usage: fix the variables; specify the parameters
Similar words: select, choose, take, pick out
Definition: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Usage: Take any one of these cards; Choose a good husband for your daughter; She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her