/limiˈtaɾ/
#3315 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to limit
Word origin
From Latin limitare ('to bound, set a limit'), from limes ('boundary, frontier').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- limitare
- English cognates
- limit, limitation
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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We must limit the use of water during the summer.
consumo .
The doctor asked him to limit his salt intake.
España Portugal .
Spain borders Portugal to the west.
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I do not want to limit your freedom to choose.
presupuesto .
The budget limits what we can buy.
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