Another word for limit

Brake, arrest, circumscribe, and cap are another word for limit. Increase and allow to grow unchecked are the opposites of limit. On this page, find 40 synonyms for limit, parts of speech, and examples of limit sentences.

Limit synonyms

1. maximum

  • Brake
  • Ceiling
  • Check
  • Control
  • Curb
  • Curtailment
  • Damper
  • Limitation
  • Maximum
  • Restraint
  • Restriction
  • Upper limit
  • Rein

2. restrict

  • Arrest
  • Bridle
  • Cap
  • Check
  • Circumscribe
  • Control
  • Curb
  • Damp (down)
  • Delimit
  • Demarcate
  • Fetter
  • Freeze
  • Govern
  • Hold in check
  • Hold
  • Inhibit
  • Keep within bounds
  • Peg
  • Place a limit on
  • Put a brake on
  • Ration
  • Regulate
  • Restrain
  • Restrict
  • Tie down
  • Trammel

Limit sentences

They set a speed limit.

The budget has a limit.

There’s a limit to patience.

He exceeded the data limit.

The limit was clearly defined.

Limit parts of speech

Verb