limit
noun
the final, utmost, or furthest boundary or point as to extent, amount, continuance, procedure, etc.: the limit of vision.
has limited
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present perfectof limit (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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A convenience store in the courthouse lobby has limited hot-food options, with offerings in recent weeks including a buffalo-chicken wrap and tilapia oreganata.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Still, strong earnings growth thus far has limited the negative impact of rising yields on certain tech stocks, according to Jack Herr, senior investment analyst at GuideStone Funds.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Barron said the commission has limited authority over projects carried out by other city departments, despite its role in reviewing changes involving historic monuments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The basic idea is that the brain has limited resources.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026
“Yes, Your Grace. I always sense when you’re in danger, though being here has limited my ability to help you.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
